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(3)/(5) {x}^(2) - 2 = - 5
single variable quadratics

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Firstly, add 2 to both sides of the equation:
(3)/(5)x^2=-3

Next, multiply both sides by 5/3:
x^2=-5

Next, square root both sides:
x= \pm √(-5)

Lastly, factor out i (i = √-1) and your answer will be
x= \pm √(5)i

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