SOLUTION: Solve for each equation. 3x^2+2x+3=4

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Question 133699: Solve for each equation.
3x^2+2x+3=4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%5E2%2B2x%2B3=4 Start with the given equation


3x%5E2%2B2x%2B3-4=0 Subtract 4 from both sides.


3x%5E2%2B2x-1=0 Combine like terms



%28x%2B1%29%283x-1%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%2B1=0 or 3x-1=0

x=-1 or x=1%2F3 Now solve for x in each case


So our solutions are

x=-1 or x=1%2F3