SOLUTION: how do i solve the equation? 2x^2+4x+1=0

Question 448095: how do i solve the equation?
2x^2+4x+1=0
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Alan3354:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Notice we have a quadratic equation in the form of where , , and

Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for x

Start with the quadratic formula

Plug in , , and

Square to get .

Multiply to get

Subtract from to get

Multiply and to get .

Simplify the square root

or Break up the expression.

or Reduce.

So the answers are or
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I would use the quadratic equation.
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