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What are the solutions of 3x2 + 14x + 16 = 0?

x = StartFraction negative 8 Over 3 EndFraction, –2
x = –2, StartFraction negative 3 Over 8 EndFraction
x = StartFraction 3 Over 8 EndFraction, 2
x = StartFraction 8 Over 3 EndFraction, 2

User Anandan K
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Answer:

X= -2, -(8/3)

Explanation:

User Torben
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Good evening ,

Answer:

x = StartFraction negative 8 Over 3 EndFraction, –2

Explanation:

3x² + 14x + 16 = 0

3x² + 6x + 8x + 16 = 0

(3x² + 6x) + (8x + 16) = 0

3x(x+2) + 8(x+2) = 0

(x+2)(3x+8) = 0

x = -2 , x = -8/3.

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