SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation. 2/3x^2-1/2x+1/3=3 I was told that this problem has three ways to get the answer. Will you please show me? Problem made up by instructor.

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Question 89566: Please help me solve this equation.
2/3x^2-1/2x+1/3=3 I was told that this problem has three ways to get the answer. Will you please show me?
Problem made up by instructor. not out a book.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiplying by 6 gives 4x^2-3x+2=18 ... 4x^2-3x-16=0 ... using quadratic formula gives x=%283+%2B-+sqrt%28%28-3%29%5E2-4%2A4%2A%28-16%29%29%29%2F%282%2A4%29

x=%283+%2B-+sqrt%28267%29%29%2F8