SOLUTION: I need help with this problem x(2x-3)=(2x+1)(x-4)

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Question 120922: I need help with this problem
x(2x-3)=(2x+1)(x-4)
Found 2 solutions by scott8148, edjones:
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
expanding both sides gives 2x^2-3x=2x^2-7x-4

subtracting 2x^2 gives -3x=-7x-4

adding 7x gives 4x=-4

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x(2x-3)=(2x+1)(x-4)
2x^2-3x=2x^2-7x-4
4x=-4
x=-1
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Ed