4x^2-2x
————
X^2+2x+1

x = 0 or x = 1/2 and x = -1 for the second equation

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve for x:

4 x^2 - 2 x = 0

Factor x and constant terms from the left hand side:

2 x (2 x - 1) = 0

Divide both sides by 2:

x (2 x - 1) = 0

Split into two equations:

x = 0 or 2 x - 1 = 0

Add 1 to both sides:

x = 0 or 2 x = 1

Divide both sides by 2:

x = 0 or x = 1/2

Solve for x:

x^2 + 2 x + 1 = 0

Write the left hand side as a square:

(x + 1)^2 = 0

Take the square root of both sides:

x + 1 = 0

Subtract 1 from both sides:

x = -1

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