SOLUTION: Solve each equation by factoring. 2x^2-7x-15=0

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Question 133697: Solve each equation by factoring.
2x^2-7x-15=0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%5E2-7x-15=0 Start with the given equation

%28x-5%29%282x%2B3%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-5=0 or 2x%2B3=0

x=5 or x=-3%2F2 Now solve for x in each case


So our answer is
x=5 or x=-3%2F2