document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=248967>Question 248967</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have two problems that I would love some help on. I am so confused. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve for x: 4x^2 = - 25x - 25\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve by completing the square: m^2 - 49/2m = 1/2\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Thank you in advance!! </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #181425 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=edjones><B>edjones(8007)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=edjones><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=edjones><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=181425\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 4x^2 = - 25x - 25<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4x^2+25x+25=0<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4*25=100. Multiply a * c<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5 and 20 are factors of 100 whose sum is 25.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4x^2+5x+20x+25=0<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x(4x+5)+5(4x+5) factoring by grouping.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(x+5)(4x+5)=0<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=-5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4x+5=0, 4x=-5, x=-5/4<BR>\n" );
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