The first step in determining the solution to the system of equations, y is equal to negative x squared minus 4 x minus 3 and y is equal to 2 x plus 5 , algebraically is to set the two equations equal as negative x squared minus 4 x minus 3 is equal to 2 x plus 5 What is the next step?
Answer
A
Set y is equal to 0 in y is equal to negative x squared minus 4 x minus 3 .
B
Combine like terms onto one side of the equation.
C
Factor each side of the equation.
D
Use substitution to create a one-variable equation.