document.write( "Question 1120112: solve the equation by the method of factoring: 4x^3+6x^2=70x \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #735782 by greenestamps(13200)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "4x^3+6x^2 = 70x \n" ); document.write( "Get all terms on one side, with \"0\" on the other side: \n" ); document.write( "4x^3+6x^2-70x = 0 \n" ); document.write( "Divide by the constant factor 2: \n" ); document.write( "2x^3+3x^2-35x = 0 \n" ); document.write( "Factor out the common power of the variable: \n" ); document.write( "x(2x^2+3x-35) = 0 \n" ); document.write( "Factor the remaining quadratic factor: \n" ); document.write( "x(2x-7)(x+5) = 0 \n" ); document.write( "The solutions are when any of the factors on the left are zero: \n" ); document.write( "x = 0 \n" ); document.write( "2x-7 = 0 --> x = 7/2 \n" ); document.write( "x+5 = 0 --> x = -5 \n" ); document.write( "Answer: The roots are -5, 0, and 7/2. \n" ); document.write( " |