What is the first step in solving the quadratic equation x squared is equal to 9 sixteenths ?

The equation is already in the form x² = 9/16, so take the square root of both sides first. This gives x = ±√(9/16) = ±3/4. Therefore, the correct choice is B, “Take the square root of both sides of the equation.”

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