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How do you factor and solve #x^2+8x=0#?

Answer 1

Savannah Anderson

#x=0#
#x=-8#

#x^2+8x=0#

#x(x+8)=0#

#x=0#

#x=-8#

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Answer 2

Eva Adamson

To factor and solve the equation ( x^2 + 8x = 0 ), follow these steps:

Factor out the common factor ( x ) from both terms.
Rewrite the equation in factored form.
Apply the zero-product property by setting each factor equal to zero.
Solve each equation for ( x ) to find the solutions.

By following these steps, you can factor and solve the given equation.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.