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Find the zeros of y = x^2 - 4x - 9 by completing the square.

Answer: x= 2 + √ 13 ,2- √ 13
Step-by-step explanation:
Replace y with 0 and solve for x
The given equation is :
[tex]y=x^{2} -4x-9[/tex]
Replacing y as zero, we get,
[tex]x^{2} -4x-9=0[/tex]
Now solving this quadratic equation using formula:
[tex]x1,2=\frac{-b+\sqrt{b^{2}-4ac}}{2a}[/tex] and
[tex]x1,2=\frac{-b-\sqrt{b^{2}-4ac}}{2a}[/tex]
Putting a=1, b=-4, c=-9 we get
[tex]x=2+\sqrt{13}[/tex] and [tex]x=2-\sqrt{13}[/tex]
So, option B is the correct answer.