SOLUTION: Solve by Factoring 2x^2 = 8 x

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Question 934082: Solve by Factoring
2x^2 = 8 x
Found 2 solutions by mananth, MathLover1:
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%5E2=8x

2x%5E2-8x=0

2x%28x-4%29=0
either 2x = 0
OR
(x-4)=0
if 2x =0
x=0
if (x-4)=0
x=4
x=0 OR 4

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x%5E2+=+8x
2x%5E2-8x=0
2x%28x-4%29=0
solutions:
if 2x=0=> x=0
if %28x-4%29=0=> x=4