SOLUTION: How do you factor the equation 2a^2 + 8a = 0? Thank you.

Question 522843: How do you factor the equation 2a^2 + 8a = 0? Thank you.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do you factor the equation 2a^2 + 8a = 0?
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You don't.
Factor 2a^2 + 8a
Hint:
Both coefficients are even.
Both terms have an a.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factor the equation 2a^2 + 8a = 0? Thank you.
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Common Factor: 2a
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2a(a+4) = 0
Either 2a is 0 or a+4 = 0
a = 0 or a = -4
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cheers,
Stan H.
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