SOLUTION: How is it that 9g^2=3g^2? I don't how that works. They're like terms, but how are they equal?

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Question 453720: How is it that 9g^2=3g^2?
I don't how that works. They're like terms, but how are they equal?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20081)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9g² = 3g²

Subtract 3g² from both sides to get 0 on the right:

6g² = 0

Divide both sides by 6

 g² = 0

So take the square root of both sides

 g = 0

Edwin
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