SOLUTION: 2d^2 + 5d - 3 = 0

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Question 445534: 2d^2 + 5d - 3 = 0
Found 2 solutions by jorel1380, stanbon:
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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2d2+5d-3=0
(2d-1)(d+3)=0
d=1/2 or -3..

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2d^2 + 5d - 3 = 0
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Use Inverse FOIL to factor:
2d^2 + 6d-d -3 = 0
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2d(d+3)-(d+3) = 0
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(d+3)(2d-1) = 0
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d = -3 or d = 1/2
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Stan H.