To do this first you need put in the right order:
- 24a^2 - 6a + 9
And make it equal to 0.
- 24a^2 - 6a + 9 = 0
Now, divide by -3:
8a^2 + 2a - 3 = 0
And:
- 3 x 8 = -24
So:
(4a + 3)(2a − 1) = 0
4a + 3 = 0 2a - 1 = 0
4a = -3 2a = 1
a = -3/4 a = 1/2
a = -0.75 a = 0.5