Question

Solve the following quadratic equation using the zero product property.
3(7-x)(x+1)=0

Answer 1

x = - 1 , x = 7

Explanation:

3(7 - x)(x + 1) = 0

equate each factor to zero and solve for x

7 - x = 0 ⇒ x = 7

x + 1 = 0 ⇒ x = - 1