Answer
Write the equation $x^2 = 4x + 1$ in the form $ax^2+bx+c=0$.
$x^2 = 4x + 1$
Subtract $4x+1$ on both sides.
$x^2 - (4x+1)= 4x + 1-4x+1$
$x^2 - 4x-1=0$
Get the coefficients:
$a=1$
$b=-4$
$c=-1$
Work Step by Step
Write the equation $x^2 = 4x + 1$ in the form $ax^2+bx+c=0$.
$x^2 = 4x + 1$
Subtract $4x+1$ on both sides.
$x^2 - (4x+1)= 4x + 1-4x+1$
$x^2 - 4x-1=0$
Get the coefficients:
$a=1$
$b=-4$
$c=-1$
