Question

Look at the quadratic equation shown below. -40x=16x squared+ 16 What are the solutions of the equation?

Answer 1

Start with the given equation:
-40x = 16x^2 + 16

Bring all terms to one side:
0 = 16x^2 + 40x + 16

Divide by 8:
0 = 2x^2 + 5x + 2

Factor:
0 = (2x + 1)(x + 2)

So the solutions are x = -1/2 and x = -2.