SOLUTION: How does {{{ 3(4n^2+4n+1)=4m^2+4m+1 }}} Turn into {{{ 6n^2+6n+1=2(m^2+m) }}} I tried to backtrack it however it did not work..? Thanks

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: How does {{{ 3(4n^2+4n+1)=4m^2+4m+1 }}} Turn into {{{ 6n^2+6n+1=2(m^2+m) }}} I tried to backtrack it however it did not work..? Thanks       Log On

Distribute on the left:



Subtract 1 from both sides



Divide every term on both sides by 2



Factor out 2 on the right:



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