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Question 8 of 10

What would be the most logical first step for solving this quadratic equation?
x²+2x-14 = 6
O A. Add 14 to both sides
OB. Take the square root of both sides
C. Divide both sides by x
O D. Subtract 6 from both sides
SUESIT

Answer 1

Subtract 6 from both sides to set the equation equal to zero.

When solving a quadratic equation, you want it to equal zero so you can put it into the quadratic equation.

Quadratic equation is x = -b +or- the square root of (b)^2 - 4(a)(c) all over 2(a).