Question

What would be the most logical first step to solve this quadratic equation? (x+5)^2=36

Answer 1

Root both sides. Noting if y^2 = 36 , then y = ± 6

Answer 2

Of course, if you'd asked ' which would be the most fun first step? ' , then that would be the last on my list.

Answer 3

The most logical (and fast) would be rooting both sides:

sqrt((x+5)²)=sqrt(36)
x+5 = 6
x = 6-5
x = 1

Answer 4

Martyr, you're wrong.

Answer 5

Oh, God, my bad.

x+5 = ±6
then x would be ±1

Answer 6

Close.

Answer 7

x actually equals 1 or -11.

Answer 8

I can't believe I did it wrong again. So sorry about that.

Thanks INewton.