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Solve for the smallest value of $x$ such that $24x^2 + 17x - 20 = 0.$ Express your answer as a simplified common fraction.
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Solve for the smallest value of $x$ such that $24x^2 + 17x - 20 = 0.$ Express your answer as a simplified common fraction.

User Frank Krueger
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X=5/8 or x=-4/3
here is the work if needed...
24x^2+17x-20=0
Step one: Factor left side of equation.
(8x-5)(3x-4)=0
Step two: Set factor equal to 0.
8x-5=0 or 3x-4=0
x=5/8 or x=-4/3
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