Question

Find the solutions to the equation below.

Check all that apply.

2x^2 + 7x + 3 = 0

A. x = 4

B. x = -1/2

C. x = 2

D. x = 7

E. x = 3

F. x = -3

Answer 1

B and F.

Explanation:

2x^2 + 7x + 3 = 0

2x^2 + 6x + x + 3 = 0

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

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

x = -1/2, -3.