Question

Factorize completely 2x^3 + 3x^2 – 8x – 12.

Hence, solve the equation 2x^3 + 3x^2 – 8x – 12 = 0

Answer 1

x=2;-3/2

Step-by-step explanation:

2x^3+3x^2-8x-12=0

x^2( 2x+3) -4 ( 2x+3) =0

(x^2-4) (2x+3) =0

x=2; -3÷2