SOLUTION: 5t^2-10x=0 Can you show me exactly how 0 and 2 are possible answers to t.I know they are factors of 10 but I don't know how to set up the problem. Thanks

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Question 189266: 5t^2-10x=0
Can you show me exactly how 0 and 2 are possible answers to t.I know they are factors of 10 but I don't know how to set up the problem. Thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5t^2-10t=0
Factor to get:
(5t)(t-2) = 0
Since the product is zero, one of the factors must be zero.
5t = 0 or t-2 = 0
Solve for "t" to get:
t = 0 or t = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.