SOLUTION: What is the simplified form of 5=(4x-1)^2

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Question 1119000: What is the simplified form of 5=(4x-1)^2
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1) Multiplication (the squaring) on the right side
(2) Additive Invers - Addition Property of Equality
(3) Zero Product Property


Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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5 = (4x-1)^2


5 = 16x^2 - 8x + 1


0 = 16x^2 - 8x - 4,    or   (canceling the common factor 4)


4x^2 - 2x - 1 = 0.


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