SOLUTION: I need to solve this equation by factoring. x^3+5x^2-6x=0? So far, i have (x^2-?)(x+?), but i don't quite understand the factoring part for this equation. Please help.

SOLUTION: I need to solve this equation by factoring. x^3+5x^2-6x=0? So far, i have (x^2-?)(x+?), but i don't quite understand the factoring part for this equation. Please help.

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Question 24085: I need to solve this equation by factoring. x^3+5x^2-6x=0? So far, i have (x^2-?)(x+?), but i don't quite understand the factoring part for this equation. Please help.
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First factor out the common factor of x:

Set each factor equal to zero. There will be three solutions:

x= 0

x+6= 0
x=-6

x-1 = 0
x=1

R^2 at SCC

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