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A quadratic equation is shown below:

x^2+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?

A) add 9 to both sides of the equation
B) add 5 to both sides of the equation
C) subtract 5 from both sides of the equation
D) subtract 9 from both sides of the equation

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Answer:

Option B) add 5 to both sides of the equation

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

[tex]x^{2}+18x+76=0[/tex]

step 1

Add 5 to both sides of the equation

[tex]x^{2}+18x+76+5=0+5[/tex]

[tex]x^{2}+18x+81=5[/tex]

step 2

Rewrite as perfect squares

[tex](x+9)^{2}=5[/tex]

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Answer:

B) Add five to both sides of the equation

Step-by-step explanation:

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