What method(s) would you choose to solve the equation? Explain your reasoning.
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a
Square roots; there is no x-term.
b
Factoring; the equation is easily factored.
c
Quadratic formula, graphing; the equation cannot be factored easily since the numbers are large.
d
Quadratic formula, completing the square or graphing; the coefficient of x2-term is 1, but the equation cannot be factored.
In this case, I would choose option c: Quadratic formula, graphing; the equation cannot be factored easily since the numbers are large.
This is because the given equation has a high value coefficient for the x^2 term and cannot be easily factored. The quadratic formula would be the most efficient method to solve this equation, as it provides a direct and accurate solution for any quadratic equation. Additionally, graphing the equation can help visualize the solutions and confirm the accuracy of the quadratic formula solution.