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What are the solutions to the equation 3x²+15x=18​

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Answer:

x = 1 or x = −6

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 18 from both sides.

3x2+15x−18=18−18

3x2+15x−18=0

Step 2: Factor left side of equation.

3(x−1)(x+6)=0

Step 3: Set factors equal to 0.

x−1=0 or x+6=0

x=1 or x=−6

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