The equation is .
Apply addition property of equality: Add 4ac to each side.
\ (Apply Additive inverse property:
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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract d from each side.
\Apply commutative property of addition: .
(Apply Additive inverse property:
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(Apply Additive identity property:
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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 4a.
\ (Cancel common terms)
The solution is .