Solving with Zero Product Property

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What is the Zero Product Property?

Back

If the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.

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Solve for x: (x-4)(x+6)=0

Back

x=4, x=-6

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Solve for q: (2q+1)(q-9)=0

Back

q=-\frac{1}{2}, q=9

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Determine the solutions for: (x+3)(x-5)=0

Back

x=-3, x=5

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What are the roots of the equation: (x-10)(x+3)=0?

Back

x=10, x=-3

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Find the roots of the equation: (x-9)(x+2)=0

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x=9, x=-2

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If (a)(b)=0, what can we conclude about a and b?

Back

At least one of a or b must be zero.

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What is the first step in solving an equation using the Zero Product Property?

Back

Set each factor equal to zero.

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Solve for x: (x-1)(x-2)=0

Back

x=1, x=2

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Solve for x: (x+4)(x-5)=0

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x=-4, x=5