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What should be the first step to solve 5x² – 10x = -5 by completing the square method? O Divide the equation by 5 O Multiply the equation by 5 O Add 25 to both sides O Subtract 25 from both sides​

What should be the first step to solve 5x² – 10x = -5 by completing the square method-example-1
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Answer:

Divide the equation by 5

so that the coefficient of x^2 is +1.

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Answer:

divide the equation by 5

Explanation:

all the components are factors of 5 so if we divide by 5, then we get as x² - 2x = -1

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