(no links or files) Solve this equation using the quadratic formula. This question should be solved both ways. (1) Quadratic Formula and (2) Factoring

No Links Or Files Solve This Equation Using The Quadratic Formula This Question Should Be Solved Both Ways 1 Quadratic Formula And 2 Factoring class=

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Quadratic formula is x = -b+ or- sq rt b^2-4ac / 2a
a=2 b=5 c=-3
-5 +or- sqrt 5^2-4(2)(-3) / 2(2)
-5 +or- sqrt 49/ 4
-5 + 7 /4 = 2/4 = 1/2
-5 - 7 /4 = -12/4 = -3

Factoring a*c is 2*-3 =-6
Factors of -6 that add to 5 are 6 and -1
Split 5x into +6x-1x
2x^2+6x-1x-3 and group
2x(x+3)-1(x+3)
(x+3)(2x-1)=0
x+3=0 gives x=-3
2x-1=0 gives x=1/2