SOLUTION: Solve by factoring and using the principle of zero products 2x^2-8x=0

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Question 250869: Solve by factoring and using the principle of zero products
2x^2-8x=0
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2x^2-8x=0
2x(x-4)=0 [factor]
.
2x=0 [set each factor equal ro zero]
x=0/2
x=0
and
x-4=0
x=4