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How do you solve for x

3x^2 = -24x

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Explanation:

3x² = -24x

Divide through by x

3x = -24

x = -24/3

x = -8

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3x^2 = -24x \\\\\implies 3x^2 +24x =0\\\\\implies x^2 +8x = 0\\\\\implies x(x+8) =0\\\\\implies x =0~~ \text{or}~~ x = -8

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