Homework Help: algebra

Posted by nikki on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 10:23pm.

Solve the equation by a method of your choice:
6x2 + 5x + 1 = 0
If there are two solutions, separate the solutions by a comma.

algebra - Reiny, Monday, June 6, 2011 at 10:31pm
Easy to see that it factors, so that is the obvious choice
6x^2 + 5x + 1 = 0
(2x+1)(3x+1) = 0
x = -1/2 or x = -1/3
algebra - nikki, Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 12:13pm
i am not sure how he got this answer his name is reiny but i need alot more help wit math so someone help me please

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