SOLUTION: How do you solve a quadratic equation by factoring when it isn't equal to 0? Problem 1:2x^2+5x=3 Problem 2:3x^2=6x

Question 8498: How do you solve a quadratic equation by factoring when it isn't equal to 0?
Problem 1:2x^2+5x=3
Problem 2:3x^2=6x

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can always set your quadratic equation equal to zero.
1)
Subtract 3 from both sides.
This will factor nicely.
Apply the zero product principle.
or
If , then, and
If , then,
Try this approach on your second problem.
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