SOLUTION: How do I solve -3xsquared+2x+1=0

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Question 857383: How do I solve -3xsquared+2x+1=0
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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You can complete the square, factor(if possible), or use the quadratic formula.
-3x%5E2%2B2x%2B1=0
This equation can be factored.
3x%5E2-2x-1=0
%283x%2B1%29%28x-1%29=0
Two solutions:
3x%2B1=0
3x=-1
x=-1%2F3
and
x-1=0
x=1