Question

What is the best first step in solving the equation 3x2 + 8x = -5?

a
taking the square root of both sides

b
dividing both sides by 3

c
factoring an x out of the left side of the equation

d
adding 5 to both sides

Answer 1

I would assume it would be dividing both sides by three although if someone were to actually solve this I would say multiply 2 and 3 together first.

Hope this helps :)