SOLUTION: How do I solve 12x^2+16x-28=0?

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Question 616984: How do I solve 12x^2+16x-28=0?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, jsmallt9:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I solve 12x^2+16x-28=0?
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You can complete the square.
You might be able to factor it.
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I would use the quadratic equation, it always works.

Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To add to the other tutor's response:
... or you could factor it:
12x%5E2%2B16x-28=0
4%283x%5E2%2B4x-7%29=0
4%283x%2B7%29%28x-1%29=0
3x%2B7+=+0 or x-1=0
x+=+-7%2F3 or x+=+1