SOLUTION: how do i work the following problem: (3x-9)(x+1)=0

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Question 34831: how do i work the following problem: (3x-9)(x+1)=0
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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SETTING EACH FACTOR TO O GIVES YOU THE TWO SOLUTIONS THUS
3X-9=0 OR 3X=9 OR X=9/3 or x=3 and x+1=0 or x=-1