SOLUTION: Can you help me with the steps to this quadratic equation. 2x^2+7x+3=0 Thanks a million :o)

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Question 350368: Can you help me with the steps to this quadratic equation.
2x^2+7x+3=0
Thanks a million :o)
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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It factors:

3 times 1 is 3

2 times 3 plus 1 times 1 = 7

and

2 times 1 is 2

Once you have the factors, apply the Zero Product Rule:




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