What is the end point between 12 and -78

Marcus needs to rewrite f(x) = x2 + 6x + 4 in vertex form.

Kapil needed to buy a long wooden beam. he went to two sawmills that each charge an initial fee plus an additional fee for each meter of wood. the following equation gives the price (in dollars) of a wooden beam from the first sawmill as a function of its length (in meters). p = 5+20xp=5+20x

What is the value of x in the equation (2)3) (x+6)= -18 a. -36 b. -33 c. -24 d. -18