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3x^2+20x+12

 Jan 19, 2016
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what kind of math is that

 Jan 19, 2016
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Solve for x:
3 x^2+20 x+12 = 0

The left hand side factors into a product with two terms:
(x+6) (3 x+2) = 0

Split into two equations:
x+6 = 0 or 3 x+2 = 0

Subtract 6 from both sides:
x = -6 or 3 x+2 = 0

Subtract 2 from both sides:
x = -6 or 3 x = -2

Divide both sides by 3:
Answer: | x = -6                       or x = -2/3

 Jan 19, 2016

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