Question

How do you solve `2x^2+x-3=0`?

Answer 1

`x=1,x=-3/2`

Explanation:

`2x^2+x-3=0`

Solve by factoring:
`2x^2-2x+3x-3=0`

`2x(x-1)+3(x-1)=0`

`(2x+3)(x-1)=0`

`2x+3=0`
`2x=-3`
`x=-3/2`

`x-1=0`
`x=1`