Question

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Answer 1

x= - 1/2,-1

or

x= - 0.5, -1

Answer 2

x = -1/2 x=-1

Explanation:

2x( x+1.5) = -1

Distribute

2x^2 + 3x = -1

Add 1 to each side

2x^2 +3x+1 = 0

Factor

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

Using the zero product property

2x+1 = 0 x+1=0

2x = -1 x=-1

x = -1/2 x=-1