SOLUTION: Solve. t2 + 4t = 1

Question 552892: Solve.
t2 + 4t = 1

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Get every term to the left side.

Notice that the quadratic is in the form of where , , and

Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for "t":

Start with the quadratic formula

Plug in , , and

Square to get .

Multiply to get

Rewrite as

Add to to get

Multiply and to get .

Simplify the square root (note: If you need help with simplifying square roots, check out this solver)

Break up the fraction.

Reduce.

or Break up the expression.

So the solutions are or

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