Solve 2x^2 - 7x + 3 = 0.
Solution
Problem
Solve 2x^2 - 7x + 3 = 0.
Factor the quadratic:
2x^2 - 7x + 3 = (2x - 1)(x - 3)
Set each factor equal to zero:
2x - 1 = 0
x - 3 = 0
Solve each equation:
x = 1/2 or x = 3
Result
x = 1/2, 3
Problem
Factor the quadratic:
2x^2 - 7x + 3 = (2x - 1)(x - 3)
Set each factor equal to zero:
2x - 1 = 0
x - 3 = 0
Solve each equation:
x = 1/2 or x = 3
x = 1/2, 3