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What is the correct first step to solving the equation x^2=10-3x

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Answer:

The correct first step is to factor x^2-10+3x.

Explanation:

x^2−10+3x=0 (move all the terms to one side)

(x−2)(x+5)=0 (factor)

x=2,−5 (solve for x)

User Lakindu Hewawasam
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Answer:

take the square root of both sides

Explanation:

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