SOLUTION: I need help on this equation, what is a?: (3a-2)(4a+1)=5 Thanks!

SOLUTION: I need help on this equation, what is a?: (3a-2)(4a+1)=5 Thanks!

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Question 312297: I need help on this equation, what is a?: (3a-2)(4a+1)=5
Thanks!
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Standard Form:

Now just factor it...

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