SOLUTION: 2x2+3x-5=0 I'm supposed to solve this equation by using the quadratic formula the 2x2 is two x squared. thanks sarah

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Question 42876: 2x2+3x-5=0
I'm supposed to solve this equation by using the quadratic formula the 2x2 is two x squared. thanks sarah
Answer by fractalier(2101) About Me  (Show Source):
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Okay from
2x^2 + 3x - 5 = 0
we can factor this into
(x - 1)(2x + 5) = 0
and so
x = 1, -5/2