SOLUTION: 3x squared - 41x = -60 the directions said simplify

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Question 143904: 3x squared - 41x = -60
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%5E2-41x=-60 Start with the given equation


3x%5E2-41x%2B60=0 Add 60 to both sides.


%28x-12%29%283x-5%29=0 Factor the left side (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this solver)



Now set each factor equal to zero:
x-12=0 or 3x-5=0

x=12 or x=5%2F3 Now solve for x in each case


So our answers are

x=12 or x=5%2F3