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What is the first step in solving x^2 +14x-43=3 completing the square?

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Answer:

step 1 = Subtract 3 from both sides

step 2= Use quadratic formula with a=1, b=14, c=-46

Answer to the equation = x=−7+√95 or x=−7−√95

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Answer:

Step-1 : Multiply the coefficient of the first term by the constant

Explanation:

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