Question

Help, please!
Solve the equation (4x + 1)(3x - 2) = 0

A.{-4, 1.5}
B.{-1/4, 2/3}
C.{1/4, 2/3}
D.{-4, 3}

Answer 1

4x+1=0
-1 -1
4x=-1
divide 4 to both sides
x=-1/4

Answer 2

Now solve 3x-2=0 and you are done

Answer 3

When multiple factors are multiplied to equal 0, you can solve for the variable by setting each factor equal to zero, then solving.

Answer 4

B.{-1/4, 2/3}