Question

Write as a product of linear factors.
t² +8t = 0

Answer 1

t = - 8

Explanation:

t² + 8t = 0

t² = - 8t

Divide t on both sides,

t²/t = - 8t/t

t = - 8

Answer 2

t( t+8) = 0

Explanation:

t² +8t = 0

We can factor out a t.

t( t+8) = 0

The linear factors are t and (t+8).