How do you solve x^2 + 5x = 0x2+5x=0?

2 Answers
Apr 21, 2018

x_1 = 0x1=0
x_2 = -5x2=5

Explanation:

x^2 + 5x = 0x2+5x=0
x(x+5) = 0x(x+5)=0

By the null factor law either xx or x+5x+5 must be equal to 00.

x_1 = 0x1=0
x_2 = -5x2=5

Apr 21, 2018

x=-5" or "x=0x=5 or x=0

Explanation:

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rArrx(x+5)=0x(x+5)=0

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rArrx=0x=0

x+5=0rArrx=-5x+5=0x=5