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Solve the quadratic equation $2x^2-x-6=0$

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$x=2,\:x=-1.5$
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$2x^2-x-6=0$

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To find the roots of a polynomial of the form $ax^2+bx+c$ we use the quadratic formula, where in this case $a=2$, $b=-1$ and $c=-6$. Then substitute the values of the coefficients of the equation in the quadratic formula:

• $\displaystyle x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$

$x=\frac{1+\pm 7}{4}$

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$x=\frac{1+\pm 7}{4}$

Learn how to solve quadratic equations problems step by step online. Solve the quadratic equation 2x^2-x-6=0. To find the roots of a polynomial of the form ax^2+bx+c we use the quadratic formula, where in this case a=2, b=-1 and c=-6. Then substitute the values of the coefficients of the equation in the quadratic formula:<ul><li>\displaystyle x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}</li></ul>. To obtain the two solutions, divide the equation in two equations, one when \pm is positive (+), and another when \pm is negative (-). Subtract the values 1 and -7. Add the values 1 and 7.

$x=2,\:x=-1.5$
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$2x^2-x-6=0$