Question 3 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY
The first step in determining the solution to the system of equations, y is equal to negative x squared minus 4 x minus 3 and y is equal to 2 x plus 5 , algebraically is to set the two equations equal as negative x squared minus 4 x minus 3 is equal to 2 x plus 5 What is the next step?
Answer
A
Combine like terms onto one side of the equation.
B
Factor each side of the equation.
C
Use substitution to create a one-variable equation.
D
Set y is equal to 0 in y is equal to negative x squared minus 4 x minus 3 .
Explanation
After setting the expressions equal, you have −x² − 4x − 3 = 2x + 5. The next step is to move all terms to one side and combine like terms, giving −x² − 6x − 8 = 0. Therefore, the correct choice is “Combine like terms onto one side of the equation.”
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