SOLUTION: this is another problem I can't get a grasp on. Please help. 2w(4w+1) = 1

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Question 192462: this is another problem I can't get a grasp on. Please help.
2w(4w+1) = 1
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2w(4w+1) = 1
8w^2 + 2w = 1
8w^2 + 2w - 1 = 0
w = -1/2
w = +1/4