SOLUTION: I am working on the Zero Product Property This problem is confusing. How do factor where I left off? 3x^2 + 16x = -5 3x^2 + 16x +5 = 0

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Question 422179: I am working on the Zero Product Property
This problem is confusing. How do factor where I left off?
3x^2 + 16x = -5
3x^2 + 16x +5 = 0
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x^2 + 16x = -5
3x^2 + 16x +5 = 0
3x^2+15x+x+5=0
3x(x+5)+1(x+5)=0
(x+5)(3x+1)=0