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The solution set for 6a2 - a -5 = 0 is
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Answer 1

a = {-5/6 , 1}

Explanation:

6a² - a -5 = 0

Factor

(6a + 5)(a - 1) = 0

Root 1

6a + 5 = 0

6a = -5

a = -5/6

Root 2

a - 1 = 0

a = 1

Solution set

a = {-5/6 , 1)