2a^2 - 3a = -5
2a^2 - 3a + 5 = 0 does not factor.
To factor, find the two factors of each of the end terms that will sum to the middle value.
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2a^2 - 3a - 5 = 0
(2a - 5)(a + 1) = 0
a = -1, 5/2
solve by factoring 2a^2-3a=-5
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