Nine more than the quotient of two and a number x

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Which statement about the relative areas of δabc and δxyz is true? the area of δabc > the area of δxyz the area of δabc < the area of δxyz the area of δabc = the area of δxyz more information is needed to compare.

What are the solutions of the equation? 5z^2 + 9z - 2 = 0 a. 1, -2 b. 1, 2 c. 1/5, -2 d. 1/5, 2