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PLEASEEEE HELPPP I’m BEGGINGGG

When solving the following equation by completing the square, what would be your
first step?
x^2 - 6x – 40 = 0

PLEASEEEE HELPPP I’m BEGGINGGG When solving the following equation by completing the-example-1
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Answer: Add 40 to both sides to collect like terms on each side of the equation

Step-by-step explanation: That's the first step

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