SOLUTION: Solve the quadratic equation by factoring and applying the zero product principle. 12xsquare - 41x + 24 = 0 Thank you so much

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Question 17141: Solve the quadratic equation by factoring and applying the zero product principle.
12xsquare - 41x + 24 = 0
Thank you so much
Found 2 solutions by Earlsdon, dawnhatch:
Answer by Earlsdon(6103) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve by factoring:
12x%5E2+-+41x+%2B+24+=+0 Factor.
%283x+-+8%29%284x+-+3%29+=+0 Apply the zero products principle.
%283x+-+8%29+=+0 and/or %284x+-+3%29+=+0
If 3x+-+8+=+0, then 3x+=+8, and x+=+8%2F3
If 4x+-+3+=+0, then 4x+=+3 and x+=+3%2F4

Answer by dawnhatch(2) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(3x-8)(4x-3)=0
x=3/4,8/3