Use the method of completing the square to transform the quadratic equation into the equation form (x + p)2 = q. 3 + x - 3x2 = 9

Answer 1

-3x² + x + 3 = 9

3x² - x - 3 = -9

3(x² - x/3) - 3 = -9

3(x² - x/3) = -6

x² - x/3 = -2

x² - x/3 + (1/6)² = -2 + (1/6)²

(x - 1/6)² = -1 31/32