Solve the Equation by Completing the Square $$x ^ { 2 } = 3 - 8 x$$

question 141

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by completing the square.
- $$x ^ { 2 } = 3 - 8 x$$

• A) \[- 1 \pm \sqrt { 19 }\]
• B) \[- 4 \pm \sqrt { 19 }\]
• C) \[4 + \sqrt { 19 }\]
• D) \[- 4 \pm 2 \sqrt { 19 }\]

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