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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 103

Solve each equation in Exercises 83–108 by the method of your choice. 2x2−7x=02x^2 - 7x = 0

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Start with the given quadratic equation: \(2x^2 - 7x = 0\).
Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from the terms on the left side. Here, \(x\) is common, so rewrite the equation as \(x(2x - 7) = 0\).
Apply the Zero Product Property, which states that if the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero. Set each factor equal to zero: \(x = 0\) and \(2x - 7 = 0\).
Solve each equation separately. The first is already solved: \(x = 0\). For the second, add 7 to both sides to get \(2x = 7\), then divide both sides by 2 to isolate \(x\): \(x = \frac{7}{2}\).
Write the solution set as \(\{0, \frac{7}{2}\}\), which includes all values of \(x\) that satisfy the original equation.

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