Question

Solve 2x2+−4x−3=3
2
𝑥
2
+
−
4
𝑥
−
3
=
3
using the quadratic formula. Enter the smaller solution first.(1 point)
x=

Answer 1

2x^2 − 4x − 3 = 3 ⇒ 2x^2 − 4x − 6 = 0 ⇒ x^2 − 2x − 3 = 0.

x = [2 ± √(4 + 12)]/2 = [2 ± 4]/2 ⇒ x = 3 or x = −1.

Smaller first: x = −1, 3.