Question

(x-2)(x+1)=1/2. find x.​

Answer 1

Answer:(x-2)(x+1)=1/2

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

x^2+x-2x-2=1/2

x^2-x-2=1/2

2x^2-2x-4=1

2x^2-(4-2)x-4=1

2x^2-4x+2x-4=1

2x(x-2)+2(x-2)=1

(2x+2)(x-2)=1

Either,

2x+2=1

2x=1-2

X=-1/2

X-2=1

X=1+2

X=3

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