18) Solve the quadratic equation: 2x² + x - 15 = 0 for x. a. 2.5 & 3 b. 0 c. -2.5 & 3 d. 2.5 & -3 e. -2.5 & -3

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18) Solve the quadratic equation: 2x² + x - 15 = 0 for x.
a. 2.5 & 3
b. 0
c. -2.5 & 3
d. 2.5 & -3
e. -2.5 & -3
Transcribed Image Text:18) Solve the quadratic equation: 2x² + x - 15 = 0 for x. a. 2.5 & 3 b. 0 c. -2.5 & 3 d. 2.5 & -3 e. -2.5 & -3
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