Solve $x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 9 = 0$

question 49

Multiple Choice

Solve $x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 9 = 0$ by completing the square, if possible.

• A) \(x = - 1 , x = 9\)
• B) \(x = 8 , x = - 9\)
• C) \(x = 1 , x = - 9\)
• D) \(x = - 8 , x = - 9\)
• E)no solutions

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