SOLUTION: what is the first step to solve the equation x^2-3=15 ?

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Question 679046: what is the first step to solve the equation x^2-3=15 ?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the first step to solve the equation x^2-3=15 ?
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Add 3 to both sides to get:
x^2 = 18
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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