SOLUTION: solve by factoring: 5x^2-2=3x I can't figure this one out, can you please help

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Question 15709: solve by factoring: 5x^2-2=3x
I can't figure this one out, can you please help
Answer by schragermath(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x^2-2=3x
subtract 3x from both sides and set problem equal to zero
5x^2-3x-2=0
then factor
(5x+2)(x-1)=0
5x+2=0 or x-1=0
solve for x
5x=-2 or x=1
Answer: x=-2/5 or x=1