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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 .
Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/8 .
Add 8 to each side of the equation.

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the CORRECT answer for this question is:
(B. Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/4.
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Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/4
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