SOLUTION: solve the equation by the method of your choice. 3x2-7x=20 the solution set is?

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Question 302361: solve the equation by the method of your choice.
3x2-7x=20
the solution set is?
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3x%5E2+-+7x+-20+=+0
%283x%2B5%29%28x-4%29=0
Therefore,
3x+5 = 0 , x+=+-5%2F3+=+-+1+%282%2F3%29
or
x - 4 = 0, x = 4
Answer: x+=+-1+%282%2F3%29 or x = 4