SOLUTION: Could you please help me answer this question using quadratic equations: 2x(4x-5)=3 Thanks in advance.

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Question 134644: Could you please help me answer this question using quadratic equations:
2x(4x-5)=3
Thanks in advance.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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distributing and subtracting 3 __ 8x^2-10x-3=0

factoring (4x+1)(2x-3)=0 __ 4x+1=0 and 2x-3=0

so, x=-1/4 and x=3/2