SOLUTION: I've been told to solve this by using the Zero Product Property. 1.) 5b^2 + 9b = 0

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Question 711925: I've been told to solve this by using the Zero Product Property.
1.) 5b^2 + 9b = 0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5b^2 + 9b = 0

b(5b + 9) = 0 ... factor

b = 0 or 5b+9 = 0 ... using the Zero Product Property here

b = 0 or 5b = -9

b = 0 or b = -9/5

The two solutions are b = 0 or b = -9/5