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Question 387381: Could someone work this problem out step by step for me. I do not understand it.
-8q^2-2q+1=0
Thank you very much!
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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factoring ___ (-4q + 1)(2q + 1) = 0

-4q + 1 = 0 ___ -4q = -1 ___ q = 1/4

2q + 1 = 0 ___ 2q = -1 ___ q = -1/2