SOLUTION: Solve the following equation (2x+3)(x+4)=1

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Question 411172: Solve the following equation
(2x+3)(x+4)=1
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, MathLover1:
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Use FOIL



Standard form



Now just solve the quadratic. It doesn't factor, so use the quadratic formula.

John

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Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

....multiply






......use quadratic formula to find roots

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