SOLUTION: Solve for each equation. -2x^2-5x+12=0

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Question 133698: Solve for each equation.
-2x^2-5x+12=0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2x%5E2-5x%2B12=0 Start with the given equation

-%28x%2B4%29%282x-3%29=0 Factor the left side


Now set each factor equal to zero:
x%2B4=0 or 2x-3=0

x=-4 or x=3%2F2 Now solve for x in each case


So our solutions are

x=-4 or x=3%2F2