SOLUTION: What is the solution set of 12x�-5x-2=0

Question 1040351: What is the solution set of 12x�-5x-2=0
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Theo:
Answer by ikleyn(52776) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Use the quadratic formula.

Or factor.

The quadratic is easier in this case.

(My rule is: If i can not factor by guessing in the first 10 - 20 seconds, I apply the quadratic formula).

Answer by Theo(13342) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factor this to get:

(4x+1) * (3x-2)

multiply those factors out to get 12x^2 - 5x - 2

here's some tutorials on how to factor a quadratic.
they may all be part of the same tutorial; just different sections of it.

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/factquad.htm

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/simpfact3.htm

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/factquad3.htm

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