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Re: If m > 0 and 3m2 + 12m – 15 = 0, then m =
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15 Apr 2018, 05:32
Explanation
Factor the quadratic equation: (3m−3)(m+5)=0.
Only the first factor gives a positive result: If 3m−3=0, then m=1.
Alternately, you may notice that the equation is true if you ignore the variables, and making m = 1 would allow you to disregard them.