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OpenStudy (music0203):
solve the equation using the Zero-Product Property.
-2x(5x-2)=0
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OpenStudy (kidrah69):
5x-2 = 0
-2x=0
OpenStudy (kidrah69):
Now you just solve it :)
OpenStudy (jjuden):
5x-2 = 0
-2x=0
OpenStudy (kidrah69):
@jjuden thats what i wrote :)
OpenStudy (music0203):
wait, but how do you solve it from there?
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OpenStudy (jjuden):
@kidrah69 i know some people need 2 answers to make sure though :)
OpenStudy (kidrah69):
Just like how u would solve any equation
OpenStudy (kidrah69):
isolate X
OpenStudy (kidrah69):
@jjuden oh ok :)
OpenStudy (kidrah69):
5x-2 = 0
add 2 to both sides
5x=2
then divide
x=5/2
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OpenStudy (kidrah69):
Try the 2nd one out
-2x=0
OpenStudy (music0203):
divide -2 by both sides?
OpenStudy (kidrah69):
yep! :)
OpenStudy (music0203):
so thats just 0. now what?
OpenStudy (kidrah69):
thats the answer silly!
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OpenStudy (kidrah69):
You will have 2 answers
x=5/2
x=0
OpenStudy (music0203):
the answer choices are A. 0,2/5 B. 0,2 C. 0,-2/5 D.0,-2
OpenStudy (music0203):
so its 2/5 not 5/2....
OpenStudy (kidrah69):
right sorry >_< made a typo :( yeah 2/5
OpenStudy (music0203):
so its A?
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OpenStudy (kidrah69):
yep =)
OpenStudy (music0203):
thank you! do you want a metal?
OpenStudy (kidrah69):
it does not matter to me :) you can give one at your own will :) im glad i can help =) you are welcome!