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Solve 18x^2 -3x -10 What is the smallest solution
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18x^2 -3x -10

What is the smallest solution

User Samit
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Slip and slide method
x^2-3x-180
(x-15)(x+12)
(6x-5)(3x+2)
Using ZPP
6x-5=0
6x=5
x=5/6 <=== one of the roots
3x+2=0
3x=-2
x=-2/3 <==== another root
Final answer: -2/3
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