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Answer:

D)
x=(5)/(3) and
x=-4

Explanation:

Factor by grouping


3x^2+7x-20=0\\\\3x^2+12x-5x-20=0\\\\3x(x+4)-5(x+4)=0\\\\(3x-5)(x+4)=0

Solve each factor using the Zero Product Property


3x-5=0\\\\3x=5\\\\x=(5)/(3)


x+4=0\\\\x=-4

Thus,
x=(5)/(3) and
x=-4 are the solutions

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The answer is D as you can see in the picture
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