Solve the equation

9y2 - 36y = -5

by completing the square.

Strategy: 1. Rewrite the equation with just the variable terms on the left.
2. Complete the square on the left side.
3. Extract square roots from both sides.
4.Solve the equation.
Show work. Rewrite the equation with just the variable terms on the left. Add the same number to both sides so as to make the left side a perfect square.

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