Question

Which method represents a correct way to solve the equation?

-x+(-3+x)2 = 6

Multiply -3 by 2.

Multiply x by 2.

Combine like terms.

Subtract 6 from both sides.

Use the quadratic formula to solve for x.

OA.

Square -3.

Square x.

Subtract -7x from both sides.

OB. Subtract 9 from both sides.

Take the square root of both sides.

Square -3.

Square x.

Combine like terms

OC. Subtract 6 from both sides.

Use the quadratic formula to solve for x.

OD

Square the quantity (-3 + x).

Combine like terms.

Subtract 6 from both sides.

Use the quadratic formula to solve for x.

Answer 1

Multiply -3 by 2.

Multiply x by 2.

Combine like terms.

Subtract 6 from both sides.

Use the quadratic formula to solve for x.

Explanation:

Given:

-x (-3 + x )2 = 6

-x (-3 + x )2 = 6

-x (-6 + 2x) = 6

-6x + 2x^2 = 6

2x^2 - 6x - 6 = 6 - 6

2x^2 - 6x - 6 = 0

Multiply -3 by 2.

Multiply x by 2.

Combine like terms.

Subtract 6 from both sides.

Use the quadratic formula to solve for x.