How can I solve a problem using quadratic formula?

Place the following steps in order to complete the square and solve the quadratic equation,

Find the directions in which the function increases and decreases most rapidly at upper p 0p0. then find the derivatives of the function in these directions. f(x,y)equals=x squared plus xy plus y squaredx2+xy+y2, upper p 0p0left parenthesis 1 comma negative 4 right parenthesis

The height of a plant, in inches, p years after planting it is given by the polynomial function r(p) = -2p% + 270p. find the height of the plant when p = 90 years.