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OpenStudy (anonymous):

can someone help me figure this out step by step?: 14x^2+x-3=0

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Multiply 14 (the first coefficient) and -3 (the last term) to get 14*(-3) = -42 Now find two numbers that multiply to -42 and add to 1 (the middle coefficient)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

What are those two numbers?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wouldnt you have to find the LCD first?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

no need to find the LCD

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

or LCM

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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