Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring - Exercise Set - Page 458: 45

Answer

$x=-\frac{3}{2}$ or $x=-\frac{1}{2}$ or $x=3$

Work Step by Step

We simplify as follows: $(2x+3)(2x^{2}-5x-3)=0$ $(2x+3)(2x+1)(x-3)=0$ $2x+3=0$ or $2x+1=0$ or $x-3=0$ $2x=-3$ or $2x=-1$ or $x=3$ $x=-\frac{3}{2}$ or $x=-\frac{1}{2}$ or $x=3$
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