Question

(x-2)(x+1)=1/2 find the x​

Answer 1

Explanation:

x²+x-2x-2=1/2

x²-x-2=1/2

By Cross Multiplication by 2

2x²-2x-4=1

2x²-2x=5

2x(x-1)=5

Compare the Value of 2x and (x-1) with 5,we get

2x=5

x=5/2------(1)

x-1=5

x=6--------(2)