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Show all work to solve 3x^2 − x − 2 = 0.

User Johan Gov
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Answer:

x=-2/3, x=1

Explanation:

Quadratic equations, Eh?

So let's Solve!


Quadratic Formula!\\x=(1+-√(1+24) )/(6) \\x=(1+-5)/(6\\)\\x=-(2)/(3), x=1

Sorry if you don't know quad. formula!

Anyways, Hope this Helps!

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User KitKat
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Hey there!

First factor out your LEFT SIDE of your equation

Like: (3x + 2) (x - 1) = 0

SET your factors to EQUAL TO 0

Like: 3x + 2 = 0 or x - 1 = 0

Simplify above ⬆

You should have: x = - 2/3 or x = 1

Answer: x = - 2/3 or x = 1

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User Szymon Stepniak
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