Write a word problem which is solved by the equation 2x^2 + 7x + 3 =0

Question

Looking for answers to the word problem that can be solved by the equation 2x^2 + 7x + 3 = 0. Many thanks in advance! 

Answer 1

It factors : (2x + 1)(x  +  3)

 

 

The product of a number increased by 3 and twice the number increased by 1 is zero

 

THere are two such numbers that meet this condition.... x=-1/2 and x=-3