Question 468098
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Hi,
2x^2-x-3=0
factoring
(2x -3)(x+1) = 0
(2x -3)=0    x = 3/2
 (x+1) = 0   x = -1

checking the factoring with FOIL
F	First terms 2x^2
O	Outside terms 2x
I	Inside terms -3x
L	Last terms   -3