Question

Solve the equation 3x^2+24x=0 for x

Answer 1

{0,-8}

Explanation:

Factor!

3x(x+8)=0

3x=0 or x+8=0

x=0 or x=-8

Answer 2

x=0 x =-8

Explanation:

3x^2+24x=0

Factour out a 3x

3x(x+8) =0

Using the zero product property

3x =0 x+8 =0

x=0 x+8-8 =0-8

x=0 x =-8