Question

Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.

3x2 - 9x – 12 = 0

lesser x =
greater x =

Answer 1

lesser = -1

bigger= 4

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

3x² -9x - 12 = 0

3x² - 12x + 3x - 12 = 0

3x(x - 4) + 3(x - 4) = 0

(x -4)(3x + 3) = 0

x - 4 = 0 ; 3x + 3 = 0

x = 4 ; 3x = -3

x = -3/3 = -1

Lesser x = -1

Greater x = 4