Lie is solving the quadratic equation by completing the square.

3x^2+18x-8=0

3x^2+18x=8

What should Lie do next?

A. write the polynomial as a binomial squared

B. factor 3 out of the variable terms

C. isolate the variable x

D. add 8 to both sides of the equation

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18 February, 08:23

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Kennedi Lowery · Answer 1

D add 8 to both sides of the equation

Jeramiah Price · Answer 2

The answer is C, isolate the variable x. Get it on it's own so you can determine if it equals 8 or not.

Lie is solving the quadratic equation by completing the square.3x^2+18x-8=03x^2+18x=8What should Lie do next?A. write the polynomial as a binomial squaredB. factor 3 out of the variable termsC. isolate the variable xD. add 8 to both sides of the equation