SOLUTION: How do you do this problem 2x^2 + 13x + 15 = 0

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Question 1950: How do you do this problem
2x^2 + 13x + 15 = 0
Found 2 solutions by longjonsilver, usyim88hk:
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is now factorised...(2x+3)(x+5)
jon

Answer by usyim88hk(158) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the quradratic formula
x=%28-13%2B-sqrt%2813%5E2-4%282%29%2815%29%29%29%2F%282%282%29%29
x=%28-13%2B-sqrt%2849%29%29%2F4
x=%28-13%2B-7%29%2F4
x = -6/4 or -20/4
x = -1.5 or -5