Question

Determine the solutions to 12x^2 + 10x + 2 = 0 by factoring

Answer 1

`x = - (1)/(3) , - (1)/(2)`

Explanation:

2(6x²+5x+1)=0

2(3x+1) (2x+1)=0

either: 3x+1=0 —> 3x=–1 —> x= –1/3

or: 2x+1=0 —> 2x=–1 —> x = – 1/2