document.write( "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!! \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #199941 by jim_thompson5910(35256) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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You're on the right track. Factor out a 'c' to get $\"c%28c-5%29=0\"$ . Now set each factor equal to zero to get $\"c=0\"$ or $\"c-5=0\"$ . Finally solve the second equation for 'c' to get $\"c=5\"$ \r
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