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Solving Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square — Quiz

Question 2 • Algebra: Concepts and Connections

Bao Yu is completing the square to solve the polynomial equation. x squared minus x minus 3 is equal to 0 What should be her first step?

Answer
A
isolating the constant, negative 3
B
isolating the first term, x squared
C
adding negative x to both sides of the equation
D
adding negative 3 to both sides of the equation
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