Question

NEED URGENT HELP:
Solve by factoring:
4x^2 + 28x - 32 = 0

Answer 1

yankeez i can help

Answer 2

what you have to do is divide the entire equation by 4
\[x^2+7x-8\]

Answer 3

then split the equation
\[(x-1)(x+8)\]

Answer 4

the final factored answer is:
\[(x-1)(x+8)=0\]

Answer 5

done

Answer 6

Yea but don't you have to so the zero property?

Answer 7

Well thats how I do it... IS there supposed to be another step? I will gladly help with further solving the problem if you tell me what to do.

Answer 8

Idk I think that's right but I just don't get what you're supposed to do the the 4

Answer 9

do the 4?

Answer 10

Like you divided by 4, so how does the 4 just go away?

Answer 11

becuase 4/4 is one

Answer 12

it just divides everything else too

Answer 13

the result is a simplified equation which is easier to factor out

Answer 14

ah I see. Thank you

Answer 15

no problem anytime ;)