WAEC - Mathematics (1995 - No. 15)

Solve the equation 3x\(^2\) + 25x -18 = 0
-3,2
-2,3
-2,9
-9,2/3
2/3, 9.

Explanation

3x\(^2\) + 25x - 18 = 0

3x\(^2\) + 27x - 2x - 18 = 0

3x(x + 9) - 2(x + 9) = 0

(3x - 2)(x + 9) = 0

x = \(\frac{2}{3}\) or x = -9.

 

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