SOLUTION: Solve the equation by completing the square. 4x(squared) - 8x - 3 = 0 I go to 4x(squared) -8x +16 = 19 but then didnt know how to factor it

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Question 899489: Solve the equation by completing the square.
4x(squared) - 8x - 3 = 0
I go to 4x(squared) -8x +16 = 19
but then didnt know how to factor it

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