What is the best first step in solving the equation 3x^2+8x=-5

Alex Peattie asked Dec 27, 2022

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What is the best first step in solving the equation
3x^2+8x=-5

Alex Peattie asked Dec 27, 2022

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The first step is to move the constant to the side and change its sign.

Antony West answered Jan 2, 2023

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