Use the Quadratic Formula and a Calculator to Approximate the Solution

question 175

Multiple Choice

Use the quadratic formula and a calculator to approximate the solution to the nearest tenth.
- $3 x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 2 = 0$

• A) \(0.5 , - 1.2\)
• B) \(1.2 , - 0.5\)
• C) \(1.1 , - 2.4\)
• D) \(4.3 , - 5\)

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