Question

What is the most logical first step in solving the equation x^2 + 6x + 9 = 10?

A. Take the square root of both sides of the equation

B. Subtract 10 from both sides of the equation

C. Factor the left side of the equation

D. Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation

Answer 1

Answer is B. Subtract 10 from both sides of the equation

1st step for solving X is Moving all terms to the left of the equation and simplifying

Subtract 10 from both sides of the equation
x^2 + 6x - 1 = 0