Answer
p=±2i$\sqrt 3$
Work Step by Step
Original Equation
3p²+36=0
Subtract 36 from both sides
3p²=-36
Divide both sides by 3
p²=-12
Take the square root of both sides
p=±$\sqrt -12$
Simplify the radical
p=±2i$\sqrt 3$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Exercise Set - Page 482: 20
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