SOLUTION: Solve 2w(4w+1)=1

Question 119795: Solve 2w(4w+1)=1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Distribute

Subtract 1 from both sides

Start with the given equation

Factor the left side (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this solver)

Now set each factor equal to zero:
or

or Now solve for w in each case

So our answer is
or

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