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What are the solutions of the equation 6x^2-x-1=0

User Abecker
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Answer:

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

Explanation:

6x^2-x-1=0

6x^2+2x-3x-1=0

(6x^2+2x)+(-3x-1)=0

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

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

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

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

2x-1=0

or

3x+1=0

x=-1/3

x=1/2

User Photosynthesis
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7 votes

Answer:

Its 1/3 and -1/2

Explanation:

User Manabu Nakazawa
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