SOLUTION: how do i work through the problem: -X^2+4x-1=-1? Do i factor? I have the end result which is x=0 or x=4, but i am having trouble working through the problem to get to those answers

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Question 878548: how do i work through the problem: -X^2+4x-1=-1? Do i factor? I have the end result which is x=0 or x=4, but i am having trouble working through the problem to get to those answers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-x%5E2%2B4x-1=-1
x%5E2-4x%2B1=1 after multiplying both sides by (-1).
x%5E2-4x=0
x%28x-4%29=0