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Solve the equation 14b^2 − 2 = −3b

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Answer:

b = 2/7 or b = -1/2

Explanation:

14b^2 - 2 = -3b

14b^2 + 3b - 2 = 0

14b^2 + 7b - 4b - 2 = 0

7b(2b + 1) -2(2b + 1) = 0

(7b - 2) (2b + 1) = 0

So, b = 2/7 or b = -1/2

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