SOLUTION: Solve by factoring: 25x^2 + 2x + 1 = 12x

Question 195740: Solve by factoring: 25x^2 + 2x + 1 = 12x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Subtract 12x from both sides.

Combine like terms.

Factor

Take the square root of both sides

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

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Answer:

So the answer is which in decimal form is .
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