Chapter 9.4, Problem 1STP

Solve each exercise and enter your answer on the grid provided.

What is the positive solution of $3x^2-10x-8=0?$

To determine

To find thepositive solution.

Answer to Problem 1STP

The positive solution is $4$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information: Given equation $3x^2-10x-8=0?$ .

Calculation:

By factor, $\left(x-4\right)\left(3x+2\right)=0$

By zero product property,

  $\begin{array}{l}x-4=0\\ x=4\\ 3x+2=0\\ x=-\frac{2}{3}\end{array}$

Herethe positive solution is $4.$

Thus, thepositive solution is $4$ .