SOLUTION: I need to see the solution worked out in steps. Thank you X^3-9X+=0

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Question 124398This question is from textbook College Algebra Sullivan
: I need to see the solution worked out in steps. Thank you
X^3-9X+=0 This question is from textbook College Algebra Sullivan

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E3-9x=0 Start with the given expression


x%28x%5E2-9%29=0 Factor out the GCF x



Now set each factor equal to zero:

x=0 or x%5E2-9=0

x=3 or x=-3 Now solve for x in x%5E2-9=0:




So our solutions are:

x=0,x=3, or x=-3