SOLUTION: I forgot how to do this: 3x squared = 2-1x

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Question 772477: I forgot how to do this:
3x squared = 2-1x
Found 2 solutions by Cromlix, solver91311:
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x^2 = 2 - x
3x^2 + x - 2 = 0
(3x - 2)(x + 1) = 0
3x - 2 = 0
3x = 2
x = 2/3
x + 1 = 0
x = -1
x = 2/3, -1
Hope this helps.
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Standard form:



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