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8b^2-7b-1=(8b+1)() Find The Missing Factor

User Jefim
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Hello there!
Move all terms to the left side and set equal to zero. Then set each factor equal to zero.

b=2, - (1)/(8)

Hope this helps! :)
~Zain
User Samz
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I believe the answer is (b - 1) • (8b - 1)
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