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Solve the equation 3x2 + 6x - 2 = 0

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Solve the equation 3x2 + 6x - 2 = 0

A.

x = -1 ± 33

B.

x = -1 ± 153

C.

x = -2 ± 2

D.

x = 3 ± 315

Correct answer is B

3x2 + 6x - 2 = 0

Using almighty formula i.e. x = b±b24ac2a

a = 3, b = 6, c = -2

x = 6±624(3)(2)2(3)

x = 6±36+246

x = 6±606

x = 6±4×156

x = 1±153