What is the first step in solving the quadratic equation x^2-40=0

A. taking the square root of both side of the equation

B. adding 40 to both sides of the equation

C. squaring both sides of the equation

D. subtracing 40 from both sides of the equation

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9 September, 19:20

What is the first step in solving the quadratic equation x^2-40=0

A. taking the square root of both side of the equation

B. adding 40 to both sides of the equation

C. squaring both sides of the equation

D. subtracing 40 from both sides of the equation

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Tara · Answer 1

First step would be to add 40 to both sides

x^2 - 40 = 0 ... add 40 to both sides

x^2 = 40 ... then u would take the sqrt of both sides

x = ( + - ) sqrt 40

x ( + - ) 2 sqrt 10

Maritza · Answer 2

X=2 sqrt 10 that should be rite about there

What is the first step in solving the quadratic equation x^2-40=0A. taking the square root of both side of the equationB. adding 40 to both sides of the equationC. squaring both sides of the equationD. subtracing 40 from both sides of the equation

What is the first step in solving the quadratic equation x^2-40=0

A. taking the square root of both side of the equation

B. adding 40 to both sides of the equation

C. squaring both sides of the equation

D. subtracing 40 from both sides of the equation