Solve the Equation by the Quadratic Formula $$2 x ^ { 2 } = - 6 x - 2$$

question 179

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by the quadratic formula.
- $$2 x ^ { 2 } = - 6 x - 2$$

• A) \[\frac { - 3 \pm \sqrt { 5 } } { 4 }\]
• B) \[\frac { - 3 \pm \sqrt { 5 } } { 2 }\]
• C) \[\frac { - 3 \pm \sqrt { 13 } } { 2 }\]
• D) \[\frac { - 6 \pm \sqrt { 5 } } { 2 }\]

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