SOLUTION: Let a and b be real numbers such as a ≠ 0. Find the solutions for ax^2 + bx = 0.
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Question 215104
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Let a and b be real numbers such as a ≠ 0. Find the solutions for ax^2 + bx = 0.
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jim_thompson5910(35256)
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Start with the given equation.
Factor out the GCF 'x'
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Set each factor equal to zero.
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Subtract 'b' from both sides (for the second equation).
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Divide both sides by 'a' to isolate 'x' (on the second equation)
So the solutions are
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Let a and b be real numbers such as a ≠ 0. Find the solutions for ax^2 + bx = 0.
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ax^2+bx = 0
Factor:
x(ax+b) = 0
x = 0 or x = -b/a
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Cheers,
Stan H.