Which statement describes the first step to solve the equation by completing the square?

4x^2+16x=20



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Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/4, because in order to be able to complete the square the first coefficient must be 1. :)

Answer:

Multiply both sides of the equation by [tex]1/4[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

[tex]4x^{2} +16x=20[/tex]

Step 1

Multiply both sides of the equation by [tex]1/4[/tex]

[tex]x^{2} +4x=5[/tex]

Step 2

Complete the square. Remember to balance the equation by adding the same constants to each side

[tex]x^{2} +4x+4=5+4[/tex]

[tex]x^{2} +4x+4=9[/tex]

Step 3

Rewrite as perfect squares

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

Step 4

Square root both sides

[tex]x+2=(+/-)3[/tex]

[tex]x=-2(+/-)3[/tex]

[tex]x=-2+3=1[/tex]

[tex]x=-2-3=-5[/tex]

therefore

the answer is

Multiply both sides of the equation by [tex]1/4[/tex]