Question

Solve:
(x-8)(3x+4)=0

Answer 1

The solutions are found by considering that (x-8) or (3x+4) must equal zero. So put each term equal to zero and solve to find the two values of x.

Answer 2

First one is 8 right?

Answer 3

Good! x = 8 is one solution.

Answer 4

Looks like the second one must be a negative number????

Answer 5

Yes. The second solution is a negative fraction.

Answer 6

4/8 which is equal to 1/2? I am unsure how to get the solution

Answer 7

\[3x+4=0\]
Subtracting 4 from both sides of the equation gives:
\[3x=-4\]
Now divide both sides by 3 to find x.

Answer 8

-4/3

Answer 9

You have the other solution :)
x = -4/3

Answer 10

Thank you!!!

Answer 11

You're welcome :)