What is the first step in solving the equation.*
1 pont
2(x + 1) = 8x – 5

Distribute

Step-by-step explanation:

The first step in solving this equation is distribute (get rid of parentheses):

2x + 2 = 8x -5

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the polynomial is a perfect square trinomial of the form a^2-2ab+b^2:

option a. true

step-by-step explanation:

9x^2-12x+4

comparing with the form a^2-2ab+b^2

1.) a^2=9x^2

solving for a: square root both sides of the equation:

sqrt(a^2)=sqrt(9x^2)

a=sqrt(9) sqrt(x^2)

a=3x

2.) b^2=4

solving for b: square root both sides of the equation:

sqrt(b^2)=sqrt(4)

b=2

to be a perfet square trinomial 2ab must be equal to 12x. let's check:

2ab = 2 (3x) (2)

2ab = 12x

correct

its line 2 i just added the rest or else it wouldn't let me answer