Answer
$x = -0.625$ or $x =-1$
Work Step by Step
$8x^2 + 13x + 5 = 0$
Step 1:
is not needed because there is no fractions.
$8x^2 + 13x + 5 = 0$
Step 2: is not needed.
$8x^2 + 13x + 5 = 0$
Step 3:
is not needed since no simplifying can be done on either side of the equation.
$8x^2 + 13x + 5 = 0$
Step 4:
The equation is quadratic.
$8x^2 + 13x + 5 = 0$
Step 5: Rewrite the equation in standard form.
$8x^2 + 13x+ 5 = 0$
Step 6: Factor.
$(8x +5)(x +1) = 0$
Step 7: Set each factor equal to 0.
$8x +5 = 0$ or $x +1 = 0$
Solve each equation.
$8x = -5$ or $x =-1$
$x = -0.625$ or $x =-1$