Solve the equation 3x2 + 2x – 8 =0.
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The discriminant is found using the formula D = b² - 4ac, where a, b, and c are the coefficients of the quadratic equation. In this case, a = 3, b = 2, and c = -8. So, D = (2)² - 4*(3)*(-8) = 4 + 96 = 100. Since the discriminant is positive, we have two distinct Show more…
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