SOLUTION: Will you please help me figure this problem out. 7k to the second power + 9k

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Question 821655: Will you please help me figure this problem out. 7k to the second power + 9k
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7k to the second power + 9k
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7k^2 + 9k = 0
Factor::
= k(7k+9) = 0
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k = 0 or 7k+9 = 9
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k = 0 or k = -9/7
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Cheers,
Stan H.