Question

Solve the equation
3x(x-8)=0
x=?

Answer 1

Distribute

Answer 2

distributive property, its like the FOIL process

Answer 3

@kelliegirl33 : Please don't provide answers because it's against the code of conduct here.

Answer 4

no... set each factor equal to 0 and solve

Answer 5

Good job @pgpilot326

Answer 6

@Dido525 thanks

Answer 7

Whoops, rushed xD

Answer 8

If a * b = 0... So, a = 0 or b = 0.

Answer 9

or both... if that can happen simultaneously.

Answer 10

Oh, sure! I was thinking in that specific problem.

Answer 11

and you'd be absolutely right in that case!!!