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

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