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I'm trying to explain solving equations by factoring to my son
x(2x+6)=0

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X x (2x+6) = 0

When the product of factors equals 0, at least one factor is 0
X= 0
2x+6=0
Solve the equation for x
X=0
X = -3
The equation has two solutions.
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