Question

Solve for x in the equation: 6x^2-42x=0

Answer 1

1) factor out of x. This will give you one answer, x=0

2) add 42 to both sides
3) divide both sides by 6, this will give you the second solution.

Answer 2

\[6x^2-42x=0 ~~ 6x(x-7)=0\]

factoring the left hand side,

and I'll stop here because I see solomon already has the steps written out for you :p