SOLUTION: Solve using the principle of zero products. thank you (21 - 0.8x)(5

SOLUTION: Solve using the principle of zero products. thank you (21 - 0.8x)(5 - 0.4x) = 0

Question 241341: Solve using the principle of zero products. thank you
(21 - 0.8x)(5 - 0.4x) = 0
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve using the principle of zero products. thank you
(21 - 0.8x)(5 - 0.4x) = 0
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Since the product is zero, at least one of those factors
must be zero.
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If 21-0.8x = 0
then 0.8x = 21
and x = 26.25
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OR
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If 5-0.4x = 0
then 0.4x = 5
and x = 12.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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