Mathematics
Solve the following equation:
(2x + 3)(x - 4) = 6
Quadratic Equations
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Given, (2x + 3)(x - 4) = 6.
⇒ 2x2 - 8x + 3x - 12 = 6
⇒ 2x2 - 5x - 12 - 6 = 0
⇒ 2x2 - 5x - 18 = 0
⇒ 2x2 - 9x + 4x - 18 = 0
⇒ x(2x - 9) + 2(2x - 9) = 0
⇒ (x + 2)(2x - 9) = 0
⇒ x + 2 = 0 or 2x - 9 = 0
⇒ x = -2 or 2x = 9
⇒ x = -2 or x = .
Hence, roots of the given equations are -2, .
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