SOLUTION: Put the equation in the form ax2 + bx + c = 0. Enter exponents using the caret ( ^ . For example, you would enter 4x2 as 4x^2. (2x+1)^2-3x=5

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Question 766312: Put the equation in the form ax2 + bx + c = 0. Enter exponents using the caret ( ^ . For example, you would enter 4x2 as 4x^2.
(2x+1)^2-3x=5
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%282x%2B1%29%5E2-3x=5 into general form:
Just multiply and simplify, finally arranging in decreasing order of x.

4x%5E2%2B4x%2B1-3x=5
4x%5E2%2B4x-3x%2B1=5
4x%5E2%2Bx%2B1=5
4x%5E2%2Bx%2B1-5=5-5
4x%5E2%2Bx-4=0 Done.