Question

How do I solve 7x^2 + 7x = 0?

Answer 1

x = 0 or x = - 1

Explanation:

take out a common factor of 7x on the left side

7x(x + 1) = 0

equate each factor to zero and solve for x

7x = 0 ⇒ x = 0

x + 1 = 0 ⇒ x = - 1