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Solve for x :

Given equation: 2x2 + √3 x – 3 = 0

Comparing above equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0,


a = 2; b = √3; c = -3


Now, b2 – 4ac = (√3)2 – 4(2)(-3)


= 3 – (-24)


b2 – 4ac = 27 ≥ 0


We know that, if b2 – 4ac ≥ 0 then the roots of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 is given by [–b (√b2– 4ac)] / 2a which is known as the quadratic formula.


x = [-√3 √27]/ 2(2)


x = [-√3 3√3] / 4


x = [-√3 + 3√3] / 4 (or) x = [-√3 - 3√3] / 4


x = (2√3)/4 (or) x = (-4√3)/4


x = √3/2 (or) x = -√3


Ans. The solutions of x are √3/2 (or) x = -√3.


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