To solve the equation below by completing the square, what is your first step?

4x2 + 16x = 20

a- add 8 to each side of the equation.

b -add 64 to each side of the equation.

c- multiply both sides of the equation by 1/4

d- multiply both sides of the equation by 1/8

Which letters from the table represent like terms? a and b b and c a and d b and d

The first side of a triangle measures 5 in less than the second side, the third side is 3 in more than the first side, and the perimeter is 17 in. how long is the third side? if s represents the length of the second side, which of the following represents the length of the third side? s-5 ws-2 s+ 3 next question ask for turn it in

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