What are the solutions of the equation 6x2 +5x+1 = 0 ?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Given

6x² + 5x + 1 = 0

To factorise the quadratic

Consider the factors of the product of the coefficient of the x² term and the constant term which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term

The factors are + 3 and + 2

Use these factors to split the x- term

6x² + 3x + 2x + 1 = 0 ← ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )

3x(2x + 1) + 1 (2x + 1) = 0 ← factor out (2x + 1) from each term

(2x  1)(3x + 1) = 0

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

2x + 1 = 0 ⇒ 2x = - 1 ⇒ x = -

3x + 1 = 0 ⇒ 3x = - 1 ⇒ x = -