SOLUTION: Find the roots of the equation: y=4(x+4)^2-12

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Question 738545: Find the roots of the equation: y=4(x+4)^2-12
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The question only needs find x when y=0. The steps are uncomplicated because the equation is already in standard form.

4%28x%2B4%29%5E2-12=0
%28x%2B4%29%5E2=12%2F4
%28x%2B4%29%5E2=3
x%2B4=+%2B-+sqrt%283%29 [not sure if this line is rendering properly.]
highlight%28x=-4+%2B-+sqrt%283%29%29