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Question 387542: Could someone help me with this problem step by step I do not understand it.
-8^2-2q+1=0
Thank you so much.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-8^2-2q+1=0
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-64 -2q + 1 = 0
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2q = -63
q = -31.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.