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3x^2+23x+14=0 Solve for x. Show your work. ( please help )

User RPS
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Answer:

x=-2/3 or x=-7

Explanation:

equation:3x^2+23x+14=0

use quadratic formula -b+ or- √(b)^2-4ac/2a

OR

factor left side of equation:

(3x+2)(x+7)=0

Step 2: Set factors equal to 0.

3x+2=0 or x+7=0

x= -2/3

or x=−7

hope this helps!

User Dominic Tracey
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Answer:

-7or in fraction form -2/3

Explanation:

Factor left side of equation.

(3x+2)(x+7)=0

Now afterwards Set factors equal to 0.

3x+2=0 or x+7=0

User Emresancaktar
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