There was no 0 ce, so how many years ago was 33 ce?

1988 years ago.

Historians have never included a year zero, and it isn't common practice to include it.

Hope this helps,

Azumayay

-7

step-by-step explanation:

x^2 + 18x + 74 = (x + 9)^2 - 81 + 74

= (x + 9)^2 - 7.

so q = -7.