Determine the zero(s) of the quadratic function  y=6x^2+13x+5

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To determine the zero(s) of the quadratic function, we need to find the values of x for which y is equal to zero.

So, let's set y equal to zero and solve for x:

0 = 6x^2 + 13x + 5

This equation can be factored as:

0 = (2x + 1)(3x + 5)

To find the values of x, we set each factor equal to zero and solve for x:

2x + 1 = 0

2x = -1

x = -1/2

3x + 5 = 0

3x = -5

x = -5/3

Therefore, the zeros of the quadratic function y = 6x^2 + 13x + 5 are x = -1/2 and x = -5/3.