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Solve the following quadratic equations.
A
x=21 or x=−3
B
x=−21 or x=3
C
x=−21 or x=−3
D
x=21 or x=3
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Rewrite the given equation so that all terms are on one side, setting the equation equal to zero. Starting with \(2x^2 = 5x + 3\), subtract \$5x$ and \(3\) from both sides to get \(2x^2 - 5x - 3 = 0\).
Identify the coefficients in the quadratic equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$. Here, \(a = 2\), \(b = -5\), and \(c = -3\).
Use the quadratic formula to solve for \(x\): \(x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}\). Substitute the values of \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\) into the formula.
Calculate the discriminant \(\Delta = b^2 - 4ac\) to determine the nature of the roots. This step helps to know if the solutions are real and distinct, real and equal, or complex.
Simplify the expression under the square root and then simplify the entire formula to find the two possible values for \(x\). These will be your solutions to the quadratic equation.