Solve. x2 = –6x?

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2007-01-15 03:27:59 · 2 answers · asked by Ryan A 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

2 answers

1) move all variables to one side:
x^2 + 6x = 0

2) factor
x(x + 6) = 0

3) solve each factor (since equation = 0, one factor MUST be 0):
x = 0 or x + 6 = 0
x = 0 or x = -6

done!

2007-01-15 03:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by Grover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

x^2=-6x
x^2+6x=0
x(x+6)=0
x=0 or -6

2007-01-15 11:36:33 · answer #2 · answered by sushobhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋