Question

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

2x^2+12x=32
 

Multiply both sides of the equation by
1/6

Multiply both sides of the equation by
1/2
.
Add 36 to each side of the equation.
Add 6 to each side of the equation.

Answer 1

the first step would be to divide the 12 in half to be 6 and then to square it to be 36 and then add 36 to each side of the equation.

add 36 to each side of the equation.