Question

Write an equation in which the quadratic expression 2x^2-2x-13 equals 0

show the expression in factored form and explain what your solutions mean for the equation. SHOW UR WORK

Answer 1

x = 3 and -2 are the two solutions.

Explanation:

2x^2 -2x -12 = 0

First factor out a 2

2(x^2 - x - 6) = 0

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

2 = 0 x - 3 = 0 x + 2 = 0

2 does not equal zero so this is an extraneous solution

x - 3 = 0 so x = 3

x + 2 = 0 so x = -2