SOLUTION: Factor Don't understand what to do 5x^2+2x=0

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Question 303114: Factor
Don't understand what to do
5x^2+2x=0

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor
Don't understand what to do
5x^2+2x=0
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Common factor: x
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x(5x+2) = 0
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Since the product is zero, one of the factors must be zero.
x = 0 or 5x+2 = 0
x = 0 or 5x=-2
x = 0 or x = -2/5
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cheers,
Stan H.

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