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What is the first step in solving the quadratic equation -5x2+8=133?

taking the square root of both sides of the equation
subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation
squaring both sides of the equation
adding 8 to both sides of the equation

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation

Explanation: Start by isolating the x^2 term: -5x^2 + 8 = 133 → subtract 8 → -5x^2 = 125. (Then divide by -5 and take square roots.)