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When you are solving a non factorable quadratic equation, what is the

very first step you need to do?

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Try first to solve the equation by factoring. Don't waste a lot of time trying to factor your equation; if you can't get it factored in less than 60 seconds, move on to. Don't forget to include a Zsign in your equation once you have taken the square root
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Explanation:

Try first to solve the equation by factoring. Don't waste a lot of time trying to factor your equation; if you can't get it factored in less than 60 seconds, move on to. Don't forget to include a ± sign in your equation once you have taken the square root

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