Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Appendix B - Practice - Page 979: 3

Answer

x=$\frac{3}{4}$ or x=-2

Work Step by Step

1. Multiply all terms by 2: $4x^{2}$+5x=6 2. Bring the 6 across the = sign: $4x^{2}$+5x-6=0 3. Factorize: (4x-3)(x+2)=0 4. Solve: 4x-3=0, x=$\frac{3}{4}$ and x+2=0, x=-2
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