SOLUTION: Solve for each equation. -2x^2-5x+12=0

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Question 133698: Solve for each equation.
-2x^2-5x+12=0

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Factor the left side


Now set each factor equal to zero:
or

or Now solve for x in each case


So our solutions are

or

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