Question 121879
2x^2 - 5x = 3  Original problem.

2x^2 - 5x - 3 = 0 Bring eveything to one side and remember that when you bring something over to another side, the sign changes.

(2x - 1)(x + 3) = 0  Factor completely.

2x - 1 = 0    x + 3 = 0   Finish solving.

2x = 1   x = -3 Finish solving.

x = 1/2   x = -3 <<<<< answers