Question

What would be the most logical first step for solving this quadratic equation?

x2 + 2x + 13 = -8

Answer 1

combine like terms.

Answer 2

add 8 to both sides of the equation. so you end up with \[x ^{2}+2x+21=0\]
no enter that into the quadratic equation to solve for x.

Answer 3

Thanks!