Add 1 to both sides and then divide both sides by 5:
x2 + 4x = 1/5
Add 4 to both sides:
x2 + 4x + 4 = 21/5
(x + 2)2 = 21/5
x + 2 = ±√(21/5)
x = -2 ± √(21/5)
x = -2 ± √21/√5
x = (-2√5 ± √21)/√5
x = (-10 ± √105)/5
Josh F.
asked 04/27/15
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