SOLUTION: Hello, I need help with the following problem please. (7b+5)(2b-6)=0 Solve using the principle of zero products. Many thanks,

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Question 588617: Hello,
I need help with the following problem please.

(7b+5)(2b-6)=0 Solve using the principle of zero products.

Many thanks,
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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(7b+5)(2b-6)=0
Either (7b+5)=0
OR (2b-6)=0
(7b+5)=0
Add-5
7b=-5
/7
b=-5/7
(2b-6)=0
add ^
2b= 6
/2
b=3
b= 3 or -5/7