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Solve the quadratic equation
3x²-5x-7=0

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Answer:

Explanation:

The coefficients of this quadratic equation are {3, -5, -7}. The discriminant (part of the quadratic formula) is b^2 - 4ac, which here is 25 - 4(3)(-7), or 109.

This positive discriminant indicates that there are two real, unequal roots.

They are:

5 ± √109

x = ------------------

6

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