SOLUTION: 9t^2 + 3t = 0 3t(3t + 1)= 0 My professor syas I have the factoring correct, but that I need to now solve for t. Can someone help me understand this. Thank You. Rae Henson

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Question 621967: 9t^2 + 3t = 0
3t(3t + 1)= 0
My professor syas I have the factoring correct, but that I need to now solve for t. Can someone help me understand this. Thank You.
Rae Henson

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
9t^2 + 3t = 0
(3t)(3t + 1)= 0 ||The idea is that both factors must then = 0, allowing the solving for t
3t = 0,
(3t + 1)= 0
3t = -1


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