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17 May, 12:06

Which statement describes the first step to solve the equation by completing the square?

4x^2 + 16x = 20

Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/4

Add 64 to each side of the equation

Add 8 to each side of the equation

Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/8

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  1. 17 May, 13:06
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    Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/4

    Step-by-step explanation:

    First step: Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/4

    You will have:

    x^2 + 4x = 5

    Then add 4 to both sides

    x^2 + 4x + 4 = 5 + 4

    (x + 2) ^2 = 9
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