Question

Solve the quadratic equation.

8x^2 + 16x + 8 = 0

Answer 1

I know how to do this the "plug and play" method, but can someone teach me how to do it when it;s NOT multiple choice? Thanks!

Answer 2

take out 8 and it gives you 8(x^2+2x+1)

Answer 3

okay........

Answer 4

factor out x^2+2x+1

Answer 5

how?

Answer 6

(x+___)(x+___)

Answer 7

think of two numbers that gives you 2 ehrn you add and gives you 1 when you multiply

Answer 8

1 and 1

Answer 9

good
then, thats 8(x+1)(x+1)

Answer 10

okay

Answer 11

divide it by 8 to eliminate 8

Answer 12

then it will be (x+1)(x+1)=0

Answer 13

okay

Answer 14

so x=-1

Answer 15

because x+1=0?

Answer 16

yep

Answer 17

ohhhh ok thanks!