Simplify and then solve by factorisation 3x(x+2)-7=2, to find x.

3x(x+2)-7=2 3x2+6x-7=2 3x2+6x-9=0 3(x2+2x-3)=0 [Divide by 3] (x2+2x-3)=0 (x+3)(x-1)=0 x= -3 x=1

IM
Answered by India M. Maths tutor

6641 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

An area of a garden needs to be tiled. It consists of a square area of 10m by 10m, with an outdoor pool in the middle of radius 3m. The tiles to be used are 50cm by 50cm, and cost 50p per tile. Find out how much it will cost to tile the area.


The perimeter of a right-angled triangle is 60 cm. The lengths of its sides are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. Calculate the area of the triangle.


y is inversely proportional to d^2 and when d = 10, y = 4. d is directly proportional to x^2 and when x = 2, d = 24. Find a formula for y in terms of x. Give your answer in its simplest form.


√(6^2+8^2)=^3√125a^3


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning