Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 5 - Section 5.8 - Solving Equations by Factoring and Problem Solving - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 322: 7

Answer

-2/3, 1/4

Work Step by Step

(12x^2+5x-2)=0 Using ac method ac=-24 b= 5 Two numbers are 8 and -3 then (12x^2+8x-3x-2)=0 4x(3x+2)-(3x+2)=0 (4x-1)(3x+2)=0 4x-1=0 4x=1 x=1/4 3x+2=0 3x=-2 x=-2/3
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