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\(3x^2 - 5x + 2 =0\)

Solution

Quadratic Formula Method

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\( \text{Compare } 3 x^{2} - 5 x + 2 = 0 \text{ with the standard quadratic equation } ax^2 +bx+c = 0 \text{ and find the values of a, b, and c } \)

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\( a = 3 \text{ , } b = -5 \text{ , } c = 2 \)

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Calculate the value of the discriminant (D)

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\( D = 1 \)

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Determine the nature of the roots

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The roots are real and distinct

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\( \text{ Apply the quadratic formula } \)

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\(x = \frac{5 \pm 1}{6}\)

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\( \text{Find the roots of given quadratic equation } 3 x^{2} - 5 x + 2 = 0 \)

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\( \text{The roots are } 1 \text{ and } \frac{2}{3} \)

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