SOLUTION: 7x2-x+3k=0 Using quadradic equation, solve for k.

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Question 206041: 7x2-x+3k=0 Using quadradic equation, solve for k.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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7x^2 - x + 3k = 0
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Find the factors that satisfy the coefficients of x^2 and x
(7x + 6)(x - 1) = 0
Foil
7x^2 - 7x + 6x - 6 = 0
therefore
3k = -6
k = -6/3
k = -2