What are the solutions of 6x^2 = 12x?
x = 0, x = −2 x = 0, x = 2 x = 6, x = 2 x = 6, x = −2
I am brain dead on this one xD I forgot how to do these problems
Is this supposed to be: \[x^2=12x\]
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Wait no
\[6x^2=12x\]
\[6x^{2} = 12x\]
Yah lol
Ok, start by dividing both sides by 6, so you get this: \[x^2=2x\] Now subtract the 2x from both sides: \[x^2 -2x=0\] From here we can factor out an x and we get: \[x(x-2)=0\] After setting both factors equal to 0 we find x=0 or x=2
Yes but how do you get 2 solutions that's were I am stuck :/
Once you have the two factors, you set each factor equal to 0. So, we set x=0 and x-2=0. Solving for x on the second one gives us x=2. Try plugging both solutions into the original to check them.
OHHH ok I understand now
I went kinda blank on this one
Thanks :D
That happens sometimes. Glad I could help.
:D thanks
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