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

2 Answers
Apr 21, 2018

x_1 = 0
x_2 = -5

Explanation:

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

By the null factor law either x or x+5 must be equal to 0.

x_1 = 0
x_2 = -5

Apr 21, 2018

x=-5" or "x=0

Explanation:

"take out a "color(blue)"common factor "x

rArrx(x+5)=0

"equate each of the factors to zero and solve for x"

rArrx=0

x+5=0rArrx=-5