Question

what is the correct first step to solving the equation x^2=10-3x

Answer 1

Answer:

take the square root of both sides

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct first step is to factor x^2-10+3x.

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2−10+3x=0 (move all the terms to one side)

(x−2)(x+5)=0 (factor)

x=2,−5 (solve for x)