Question

Find the solution set for this equation.

a^2 + 7a=0
Separate the two values with a comma.

Answer 1

a=(0,-7)

Explanation:

a^2+7a=0

a^2+7a-7a=-7a

a^2=-7a

a=(0,-7)

Answer 2

a = 0,-7

Explanation:

a^2 + 7a=0

Factor out an a

a(a+7) =0

Using the zero product property

a=0 a+7 =0

a =0 a= -7