SOLUTION: Solve for x in the lowest possible terms. 5x^2-2=3x Thanks a million...

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Question 2145: Solve for x in the lowest possible terms. 5x^2-2=3x
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Answer by matthew_sessoms(39) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x%5E2+-+3x+-+2+=+0


Factor...
(x - 1)(5x + 2) = 0
x = 1, x = -2/5


CHECK
5(1)^2 - 3(1) - 2 = 0
5(-2/5)^2 - 3(-2/5) - 2 = 0
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