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Solve the quadratic equation 3x² + 2x - = 0

User Vandan Patel
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Answer:

x = -
(2)/(3) , x = 0

Explanation:

Given

3x² + 2x = 0 ← factor out x from each term

x(3x + 2) = 0

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x = 0

3x + 2 = 0 ⇒ 3x = - 2 ⇒ x = -
(2)/(3)

User Kishore Tamire
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Answer:

first try taking the common

Explanation:

x(3x+2)=0

3x=-2

x=-2/3

User Droidme
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