Question

Solve the quadratic equation: 2x2 + 11x − 6 = 0

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

To factorise the quadratic consider the factors of the product of the coefficient of the x² term and the constant term which sum to give the coefficient of the x term.

product = 2 × - 6 = - 12 and sum = + 11

The factors are + 12 and - 1

Use these factors to split the middle term

2x² + 12x - x - 6 = 0 ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )

2x(x + 6) - 1(x + 6) = 0 (factor out (x + 6) )

(x + 6)(2x - 1) = 0

equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x + 6 = 0 ⇒ x = - 6

2x - 1 = 0 ⇒ x = $\frac{1}{2}$