Answer:
(x + 1)^2 = 1/4
Explanation:
Here, we want to rewrite the equation by completing the square.
The equation to rewrite is;
4x^2 + 8x + 3 = 0
4x^2 + 8x = -3
divide through by the coefficient of x^2 which is 4
That will give ;
x^2 + 2x = -3/4
Now divide the coefficient of x by 2, square it and add to both sides of the equation.
We have;
x^2 + 2x + 1^2 = -3/4 + 1^2
x^2 + 2x + 1 = -3/4 + 1
x^2 + 2x + 1 = 1/4
= (x + 1)^2 = 1/4