How do you solve the equation: $x^2 + 5x = 0$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2015-06-26T11:04:29

Factor the equation then solve for each factor

$x^2 +5x = 0$
$x(x+5)=0$
Therefore either $x=0$ or $x+5=0$
Therefore either $x=0$ or $x=-5$

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