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Solve this equation: 3x²- 5x -1 = 0.

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1. Solve this equation: 3x²- 5x -1 = 0

Let's compare this equation ax² + bx + c
to 3x² - 5x - 1

SO a is in the equation 3x² - 5x - 1
A=3?
And b is ?
-5??
And C is ?
-1

Have you ever seen this formula to solve expressions????????
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