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(q+4)(9q+5)=0 solve for q

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Answer:

q = -4
q = -5/9

Explanation:

Hi!

To solve this question, we can use the zero product property.

What is the Zero-Product property?

The zero product property states that if one factor is equal to 0, then the whol equation is equal to 0.

We have (q+4)(9q +5) = 0

That means either q + 4 = 0, or 9q + 5 = 0.

Solve:

  • q + 4 = 0
  • q = -4

  • 9q + 5 = 0
  • 9q = -5
  • q = -5/9

We can check both cases:

(-4 + 4)(-36 + 5) = 0

0(-31) = 0

0 = 0

(-9/5 + 4)(9(-5/9) + 5) = 0

(2.2)(-5 + 5) = 0

(2.2)0 = 0

0 = 0

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