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Solve this linear equation. Show all workings

Solve this linear equation. Show all workings-example-1

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~~~~~~3x^2 +2x -1 = 0\\\\\implies 3x^2 +3x -x -1 = 0\\\\\implies 3x(x+1) - (x+1)=0\\\\\implies (x+1)(3x-1) = 0\\\\\implies x = -1,~~ x = \frac 13

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