Please help!!!
I have to do factoring on several equations but I don't know how with only the variable.
Example: (x + 14)(x - 3) = 0
Now, I know the answers are -14, and 3, but I need to show the work, and that's where I'm stuck. Please help!

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Please help!!!
I have to do factoring on several equations but I don't know how with only the variable. 
Example: (x + 14)(x - 3) = 0
Now, I know the answers are -14, and 3, but I need to show the work, and that's where I'm stuck. Please help!

anonymous · Answer

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misty1212 · Answer

hey!!

misty1212 · Answer

they love "show work" even when it is totally obvious

anonymous · Answer

Yeah, sucks huh? :/

misty1212 · Answer

$$(x+14)(x-3)=0\
x+14=0\iff x=-14\
x-3=0\iff x=3$$

misty1212 · Answer

i.e. set each factor equal to zero, solve for $x$

anonymous · Answer

So you just separate them? It's that easy? Oh my gosh thank you!!!