Q. Solve for all values of x by factoring.x2=−5xAnswer: x=
Move Terms to One Side: Move all terms to one side of the equation to set it equal to zero.x2+5x=0
Factor Out Common Term: Factor out the common term x.x(x+5)=0
Apply Zero Product Property: Apply the zero product property, which states that if a product of two factors is 0, then at least one of the factors must be 0.x=0 or x+5=0
Solve for x: Solve each equation for x.For the first equation: x=0For the second equation: x+5=0, subtract 5 from both sides to get x=−5
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