If x>0 and 2x^2-5x-12=0 then x=?

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If x>0 and 2x^2-5x-12=0 factor this

(2x + 3)(x - 4) = 0

Setting each factor to 0, only the second factor produces an 'x" > 0, i.e., x = 4

CPhill Nov 25, 2014

CPhill · Answer 1 · 2014-11-25T10:54:46

If x>0 and 2x^2-5x-12=0 factor this

(2x + 3)(x - 4) = 0

Setting each factor to 0, only the second factor produces an 'x" > 0, i.e., x = 4