Question

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

4x^2+16x=20


Add 64 to each side of the equation

Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/4

Add 8 to each side of the equation

Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/8

Answer 1

Take 16x divide it by 2 and square it. 16/2= 8. 8^2= 64. So, the first step will be to add 64 to both sides.

Answer 2

Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/4

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