Find the values of x for the given equation $3x^2 +5x - 2 = 0 $
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
3x2 + 5x - 2 = 0
= 3x2 + 5x - 2
= 3x2 + 6x - x - 2
= 3x(x + 2) -1(x + 2)
= (3x - 1)(x + 2)
= 3x - 1 = 0
so, x = \(\frac{1}{3}\)
= x + 2 = 0 so x = -2