solve 3x^2+13x=10

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solve 3x^2+13x=10

anonymous · Answer

subtract 10 from both sides, then use the quadratic formula, or solve by factoring (if possible)

mathmale · Answer

Yes, psantos is correct.  I recognized immediately that 3x^2+13x=10 is a quadratic equation because of the 2nd power of x present, and also the fact that the first power of x and a constant are also present.

Following psantos' advice:  3x^2+13x-10=0.

I certainly have some suggestions for factoring this quadratic equation and/or solving for x.  But first, crystelle, what approach would YOU first choose to use?

anonymous · Answer

I got it! thanks guys

mathmale · Answer

Great.  Hope you've been able to find the solutions and to check them by substitution.

anonymous · Answer

Y es I have can u help with another ?

mathmale · Answer

Please post it as a new question.  I'll get to you asap.  Currently helping another student with another problem.

anonymous · Answer

ok!