How do you solve 4w^2+4w+1=168

You first have to move the 168 to the left so you subtract it to both sides

4w^2+4x+1-168=0

then you combine the 1 and - 168

4x^2+4x-167=0

then you could use the quadratic formula to solve for x

-b (+or - ) squareroot (b^2-4ac) all divided by 2a

a=4

b=4

c=-167