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Solve the equation : 3x^2=2x-10

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Answer: 1/3 ± √29/3i

Explanation:

To solve these equations, move everything to one side:

3x^2-2x+10 = 0

This cannot be factored, so use the quadratic formula:

x = -(-2) ± √( (-2)^2 - 4(3)(10)) / 2

x = (2 ± √4 - 120) / 6

x = 2 ± (√116 • i) / 6

x = 2 ± (2√29•i) / 6

x = 1/3 ± (√29/3)i

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