SOLUTION: 3x squared - 41x = -60 the directions said simplify

Question 143904: 3x squared - 41x = -60
the directions said simplify
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Add 60 to both sides.

Factor the left side (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this solver)

Now set each factor equal to zero:
or

or Now solve for x in each case

So our answers are

or

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