Solve the equation $-(x-3)^2-3=7$ and re-express the answer as a complex number in the standard form.

A. $3 \pm i √(10)$

B. [tex]$-3 \pm i √(10)$[/tex]

C. $3 \pm 2i$

D. $-3 \pm 2i$

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To solve the equation \(- (x-3)^2 - 3 = 7\), we start by rearranging the equation.

  1. First, isolate the squared term: \[

    • (x-3)^2 - 3 = 7 \] Add 3 to both sides: \[
    • (x-3)^2 = 10 \] Multiply through by -1: \[ (x-3)^2 = -10 \]
  2. Next, take the square root of both sides. Remember that taking the square root of a negative number introduces the imaginary unit \(i\): \[ x - 3 = \pm \sqrt{-10} = \pm \sqrt{10} i \]

  3. Now, solve for \(x\) by adding 3 to both sides: \[ x = 3 \pm \sqrt{10} i \]

The solutions are expressed as: \[ x = 3 + \sqrt{10} i \quad \text{and} \quad x = 3 - \sqrt{10} i \]

In standard form for complex numbers, this can be written as: \[ x = 3 \pm i \sqrt{10} \]

Thus, the answer is option A: \[ \boxed{3 \pm i \sqrt{10}} \]

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