SOLUTION: Solve by factoring: 3x^2+16x=12

Question 248261: Solve by factoring: 3x^2+16x=12
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve by factoring: 3x^2+16x=12
3x^2 + 16x - 12 = 0
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3x^2 + 18x -2x -12 = 0
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Factor:
3x(x+6) - 2(x+6) = 0
(x+6)(3x-2) = 0
x = -6 or x = 2/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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