SOLUTION: Find the solution to the equation 4x^2+8x=7 by completing the square. Express your answers in simplest form.

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Question 1031030: Find the solution to the equation 4x^2+8x=7 by completing the square. Express your answers in simplest form.
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4x^2+8x=7
/4
x^2 +2x = 7/4

x^2+2x+1 = 7/4 + 1
(x+1)^2 = 11/4
square root
x+1 = +/-+sqrt%2811%29%2F2
x= -1 +/-+sqrt%2811%29%2F2