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Solve the equation 3x^2 - 2x - 10 = 0 . Show all your working and give your answers correct to 2 decimal places.

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Answer:

[tex]x=-1.52,2.19[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi there!

[tex]3x^2 - 2x - 10 = 0[/tex]

Use the quadratic formula:

[tex]x=\displaystyle\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac} }{2a}[/tex] in the form [tex]ax^2+bx+c=0[/tex]

Plug in the a, b and c values

[tex]x=\displaystyle\frac{-(-2)\pm\sqrt{(-2)^2-4(3)(-10)} }{2(3)}\\\\x=\displaystyle\frac{2\pm\sqrt{4+120} }{6}\\\\x=\displaystyle\frac{2\pm\sqrt{124} }{6}\\\\x=\displaystyle\frac{2\pm2\sqrt{31} }{6}\\\\x=\displaystyle\frac{1\pm\sqrt{31} }{3}\\\\x=-1.52,2.19[/tex]

I hope this helps!