SOLUTION: We have been working with quadratic equations in class but I have no idea how to approach this problem: t(t+3)=3t^2+6 If you could help me solve it and maybe explain the steps th

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Question 779710: We have been working with quadratic equations in class but I have no idea how to approach this problem: t(t+3)=3t^2+6 If you could help me solve it and maybe explain the steps that would be helpful. Thanks
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Put it into standard form:

Distribute the in the LHS, add to both sides, collect like terms, and multiply both sides by -1 to get:



Does not factor. Use the quadratic formula. Note: hence you have a conjugate pair of complex roots.

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