SOLUTION: 2 8t +20t-12=0 That is supposed to read 8t squared. I need to solve the equation(i.e. x=4 or 6)

Question 88010: 2
8t +20t-12=0 That is supposed to read 8t squared. I need to solve the equation(i.e. x=4 or 6)
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

First factor the common factor of 4:

Next, you have to factor the trinomial. By the way, this is a problem all in itself! Do you know how to factor these what I call "Advanced Trinomials"? I have a lesson on this if you are interested! Anyway, here is the factored form:

Now, of the factors given above, the 4 factor cannot equal zero, so it does not give you any solutions. However, the other two factors do give solutions:
or

or

R^2 Retired from SCC
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