SOLUTION: {{{2x^3+12x^2+18x}}} is the equation I am having trouble with. Could you help? Thank you very much.

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Question 8438: 2x%5E3%2B12x%5E2%2B18x is the equation I am having trouble with. Could you help? Thank you very much.
Answer by bonster(299) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x%5E3%2B12x%5E2%2B18x=0

what can you factor out? 2x
2x(x%5E2%2B6x%2B9)=0
(2x)(x+3)(x+3)=0
if 2x=0
x=0

if (x+3)=0
x=-3