SOLUTION: Directions: solve quadratci expression by factoring. I do not see how it could be factored. 12x^2 + 17x - 5= 0

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Question 88836: Directions: solve quadratci expression by factoring. I do not see how it could be factored.
12x^2 + 17x - 5= 0

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solved by pluggable solver: Factoring using the AC method (Factor by Grouping)



%283x%2B5%29%284x-1%29=0 Set the factored expression equal to zero

3x%2B5=0 or 4x-1=0 Set each factor equal to zero

3x=-5 or 4x=1 Get the constant term to the other side

x=-5%2F3 or x=1%2F4 Divide both sides by the respective coefficient to isolate x

So the answer is

x=-5%2F3 or x=1%2F4