Solve the quadratic equation. 8x2 + 16x + 8 = 0

Hello there!

We will solve this by completing the square.

The solutions are:

x1 = −1
x2 = −1


 Explanation

STEP 1: Divide equation by whatever is multiplied on the squared term. In this case we will divide with 8. x^2 + 2x + 1 = 0

STEP 2: Keep all terms containing x on one side. Move the constant to the right. x^2 + 2x = −1

 STEP 3: Take half of the x-term coefficient and square it. Add this value to both sides.

In this example we have:

The x-term coefficient = 2

The half of the x-term coefficient = 1

After squaring we have 12 = 1

When we add 1 to both sides we have:

x^2 + 2x + 1 = −1 + 1

STEP 4: Simplify right side x 2 + 2x + 1 = 0

STEP 5: Write the perfect square on the left. (x + 1)2 = 0

STEP 6: Take the square root of both sides. x + 1 = ± √ 0

STEP 7: Solve for x. x = −1 ± √ 0

That is x1 = −1 and x2 = −1

I hope I helped!

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~ Zoe