Question

Create a list of steps, in order, that will solve the following equation 1/4(x+5)^2-1=3

Answer 1

Answer:

Add 1 to both sides

Multiply both sides by 4

Take the square root of both sides

Subtract from both sides

(got it from khan)

Answer 2

Answer:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

Step 2: Subtract 3 from both sides.

Step 3: Use quadratic formula with a=0.25, b=2.5, c=2.25.

You can just use Step 3 itself

x=−1,−9