Use the quadratic formula to solve 2x^2-5x-12. Show your work. Then describe the solution.

Answer:

x = 4, - 1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

2x² - 5x - 12 = 0

2x² - 8x + 3x - 12 = 0

2x (x - 4) + 3 (x - 4) = 0

(x - 4) (2x + 3) = 0

x = 4, - 1.5

The graph cuts the x-axis at x = 4 and x = - 1.5