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The first step I would take is
.. Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/4.
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You could start by adding 16 to both sides of the equation, to make the left side the square (2x +4)^2.
.. Multiply both sides of the equation by 1/4.
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You could start by adding 16 to both sides of the equation, to make the left side the square (2x +4)^2.