Question

3x^2+5x+2=0


Find what x is for both

Answer 1

Exact form:

x = - 2/3, -1

Decimal Form:

x = -0.6repeated, -1

Explanation:

Move all terms to the left side and set equal to zero. Then set each factor equal to zero.

Answer 2

x = -2/3 and -1

Explanation:

3x²+5x+2 = 0

3x²+3x+2x+2=0

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

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

x = -2/3 and -1