Question

4. Which is the best first step to write 2(x-4)^2-3=8 in standard form?A. Factor.B. Clear the parentheses.C. Set the function equal to 0.D. Combine like terms.

Answer 1

The answer is (Clear the parentheses)

Explanation:

When an equation contains parentheses, the best first step is to clear them.

And i got it right on my test :)

Answer 2

We will have that the best way to write it in standard form is B, we clear the parentheses and solve for x.

*That is because the function is already factored, and we will combine like terms and equal to 0 in the remaining steps.