Question

Solve by factoring:
5t=t ^2

Answer 1

t=0 and t=5

Explanation:

5t = t^2

Subtract 5t from each side

5t-5t = t^2 -5t

0= t^2 -5t

Factor out a t

0= t(t-5)

Using the zero product property

t=0 and t-5 =0

t=0 and t-5+5=0+5

t=0 and t=5