SOLUTION: I have a homework problem that I've tried to solve the teacher said I'm not coming up with the right answer, but won't help. Could someone please help. 3x^2-2x-5=0 I have -1,5/3

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Question 139935: I have a homework problem that I've tried to solve the teacher said I'm not coming up with the right answer, but won't help. Could someone please help. 3x^2-2x-5=0 I have -1,5/3 or 1.66 Thank you.
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This one factors:
3x^2-2x-5=0
(3x-5)(x+1)=0
3x= 5 or x=-1
x=5/3 = 1.666 . . .

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