x= - 1/2,-1
or
x= - 0.5, -1
Answer:
x = -1/2 x=-1
Step-by-step explanation:
2x( x+1.5) = -1
Distribute
2x^2 + 3x = -1
Add 1 to each side
2x^2 +3x+1 = 0
Factor
(2x+1) (x+1) =0
Using the zero product property
2x+1 = 0 x+1=0
2x = -1 x=-1
