SOLUTION: Solve the quadratic equation: x^2-3x=0

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Question 251584: Solve the quadratic equation: x^2-3x=0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2-3x=0 Start with the given equation

x%28x-3%29=0 Factor the left side


Now set each factor equal to zero:
x=0 or x-3=0

x=0 or x=3 Now solve for x in each case


So our answers are

x=0 or x=3


Notice if we graph y=x%5E2-3x we can see that the roots are x=0 and x=3 . So this visually verifies our answer.


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