Solve the Equation by the Square Root Property $2 x ^ { 2 } - 5 x - 6 = 0$

question 239

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by the square root property.
-Only one of the following equations does not require Step 1 of the method for completing the square. Which one is it?

• A) \(2 x ^ { 2 } - 5 x - 6 = 0\)
• B) \(( 2 x - 5 ) ( x - 6 ) = 0\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } - x = 6\)
• D) \(( 2 x - 5 ) ^ { 2 } = 6\)

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