Algebra-1

To solve the quadratic equation , we can simplify and factor it.

1. Simplify the Equation:

First, we can divide the entire equation by -4 to make the coefficients simpler:

2. Identify Factors:

We need to find two numbers that multiply to -8 (the constant term) and add up to 7 (the coefficient of x).

The two numbers that satisfy these conditions are 8 and -1, since: