SOLUTION: {{{x^2 + 9x=0}}} This problem looks easy, but I can't figure it out. I think I am just supposed to factor it? (x+3)(x+3)....??

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This problem looks easy, but I can't figure it out. I think I am just supposed to factor it?
(x+3)(x+3)....??

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Factor the left side



Now set each factor equal to zero:
or

or Now solve for x in each case


So our answers are

or

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