SOLUTION: Which answer shows the best correct first step when solving the quadratic equation by completing the square? x^2 + 4x + 3 = 0 x^2 + 3 = -4x x^2 + 4x + 3 + 4 = 4 x^2 + 4x

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Question 1038253: Which answer shows the best correct first step when solving the quadratic equation by completing the square?
x^2 + 4x + 3 = 0
x^2 + 3 = -4x
x^2 + 4x + 3 + 4 = 4
x^2 + 4x + 3 + 2 = 2
x^2 + 4x = -3

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 + 4x = -3

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