SOLUTION: How would I solve 25x^2-20x=0?

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Question 918390: How would I solve 25x^2-20x=0?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify.

%281%2F5%29%2825x%5E2-20x%29=%281%2F5%290

5x%5E2-4x=0

... and then factorize.
x%285x-4%29=0

Zero Product Rule!
Either x is 0 or 5x-4 is 0.