Answer:
x = - 2, x = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
4x² + 4x + 1 = 9 ( subtract 9 from both sides )
4x² + 4x - 8 = 0 ← in standard form
Divide through by 4
x² + x - 2 = 0
(x + 2)(x - 1) = 0 ← in factored form
Equate each factor to zero and solve for x
x + 2 = 0 ⇒ x = - 2
x - 1 = 0 ⇒ x = 1
