SOLUTION: Can someone please help me solve this?? It will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!! Solve and check 3x^2 +5x=8 ( type an integer or simplified fraction. Use a comma to separate a

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Solve and check
3x^2 +5x=8
( type an integer or simplified fraction. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)

Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve and check
3x^2 +5x=8
3x^2+5x-8=0
factor:
(3x+8)(x-1)=0
x=-8/3, 1
check:
f(-8/3)=3(-8/3)^2 +5*(-8/3)=64/3-40/3=24/3=8
f(1)=3x^2 +5x=3+5=8
check: ok

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