Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Summary Exercises - Applying Methods for Solving Quadratic Equations - Page 531: 8

Answer

$\left\{-\dfrac{3}{2},\dfrac{5}{3}\right\}$

Work Step by Step

Using factoring of trinomials, the given equation, $ 6x^2-x-15=0 ,$ is equivalent to \begin{align*} (2x+3)(3x-5)&=0 .\end{align*} Equating each factor to zero (Zero Product Property) and solving for the variable, then \begin{array}{l|r} 2x+3=0 & 3x-5=0 \\ 2x=-3 & 3x=5 \\\\ x=-\dfrac{3}{2} & x=\dfrac{5}{3} .\end{array} Hence, the solution set of the equation $ 6x^2-x-15 $ is $\left\{-\dfrac{3}{2},\dfrac{5}{3}\right\}$.
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