The roots of $y^2 + 5y - 11 = 0$ are $a$ and $b$. Find $(a + 3)(b + 3).$
The roots a and b are \(\frac{-5 \pm \sqrt{69}}{3} \)
so (a + 3)(b + 3) = \((-\frac{5 + \sqrt{69}}{3} + 3)(-\frac{5 - \sqrt{69}}{3} + 3) = \boxed{-21}\)
