Question

How do I solve this?
(x+2) (4x+2) = 0

Answer 1

x = - 2 , x = -
`(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

(x + 2)(4x + 2) = 0 ← product of 2 factors equal to zero

equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x + 2 = 0 ⇒ x = - 2

4x + 2 = 0 ⇒ 4x = - 2 ⇒ x =
`(-2)/(4)` = -
`(1)/(2)`