SOLUTION: what are the steps to solving zero-product property ?

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Question 274414: what are the steps to solving zero-product property ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what are the steps to solving zero-product property ?
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Example:
x^2 + 5x + 6 = 0
Factor:
(x+3)(x+2) = 0
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Comment: Since the product is zero, one of
the factors must be zero:
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Solve x+3 = 0 or x+2 = 0
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x = -3 or x = -2
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Cheers,
stan H.