A quadratic equation is shown below:

x2 + 18x + 76 = 0

Which of the following is the first correct step to write the above equation in the form (x - p)2 = q, where p and q are integers?

Question

A quadratic equation is shown below:

x2 + 18x + 76 = 0

Which of the following is the first correct step to write the above equation in the form (x - p)2 = q, where p and q are integers?

anonymous · Answer

Add 9 to both sides of the equation

 Add 5 to both sides of the equation

 Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation

 Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation

anonymous · Answer

@agent0smith

anonymous · Answer

I dont mean to rush you but can you help me? I really dont have alot of time.

anonymous · Answer

hello?

anonymous · Answer

you have been sitting there for 7 minutes and havent said a thing

agent0smith · Answer

I am at school...