SOLUTION: (x^2 /4) -1-2x=-1

Algebra ->  Systems-of-equations -> SOLUTION: (x^2 /4) -1-2x=-1      Log On


   

Question 252583: (x^2 /4) -1-2x=-1
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The original problem was:
%28x%5E2+%2F4%29+-1-2x=-1
multiply everything by 4.
x%5E2+-+4+-+8x+=+-4
x%5E2+-+8x+=+0
%28x%29%28x-8%29+=+0
x=0 OR x = 8.