SOLUTION: Solve the equation by completing the square. 4x(squared) - 8x - 3 = 0 I go to 4x(squared) -8x +16 = 19 but then didnt know how to factor it

SOLUTION: Solve the equation by completing the square. 4x(squared) - 8x - 3 = 0 I go to 4x(squared) -8x +16 = 19 but then didnt know how to factor it

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Question 899489: Solve the equation by completing the square.
4x(squared) - 8x - 3 = 0
I go to 4x(squared) -8x +16 = 19
but then didnt know how to factor it
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This should show what you need to know:

http://www.algebra.com/my/Completing-the-Square-to-Solve-General-Quadratic-Equation.lesson?content_action=show_dev
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