SOLUTION: how do i get the value of u in: u(squared) = 4u

Question 186435: how do i get the value of u in:
u(squared) = 4u
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Subtract 4u from both sides.

Factor out the GCF "u"

Now set each factor equal to zero (using the zero product property):

or

or Solve for "u" in each case

So the solutions are

or

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