Question 99096
2x^2 - 5x = 3
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2x^2 - 5x - 3 =0
a=2, b=-5, c=-3

x = [-b +- sqrt(b^2-4ac)]/[2a]

x = [5 +- sqrt (25-4*2*-3)]/[2*2]

x = [5 +- sqrt (49)]/4

x = [5 +- 7]/4

x = 12/4 = 3 or x= -2/4 = -1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.