SOLUTION: Solve the polynomial equation by factoring and then using the zero product principle 2x to the 4th power = 128x

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Question 103042: Solve the polynomial equation by factoring and then using the zero product principle

2x to the 4th power = 128x
Answer by srinivas(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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(2x)^4=128*x
16x^4=128*x
16x^4-128x=0
x(16x^3-128)=0
x=0 or 16x^3-128=0
16x^3=128
x^3=8
x=2
therefore x=0,2