SOLUTION: The equation is c^2-5c = 0. I've tried to solve using c^2-5c+0 and by factoring out the "c" using c-5=0, but can't seem to get the correct answer. Thanks for your help!!

Question 273743: The equation is c^2-5c = 0. I've tried to solve using c^2-5c+0 and by factoring out the "c" using c-5=0, but can't seem to get the correct answer. Thanks for your help!!
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, solver91311:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're on the right track. Factor out a 'c' to get . Now set each factor equal to zero to get or . Finally solve the second equation for 'c' to get

So the solutions are or
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Factor out

then by the zero product rule either:

or

Therefore the solution set is {0, 5}

Check:

: True

: True

Answer checks.

John

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