Q. Solve for c.(c−6)(c+4)=0Write your answers as integers or as proper or improper fractions in simplest form.c= _____ or c= _____
Identify Property: Identify the property to use in solving the given equation.Property: Zero product property, which states that if the product of two factors is 0, then at least one of the factors must be 0.
Set Equations and Solve: Set each factor equal to zero and solve for c. First, set the first factor equal to zero: (c−6)=0. Add 6 to both sides to solve for c. c−6+6=0+6c=6
Combine Results: Set the second factor equal to zero: c+4=0. Subtract 4 from both sides to solve for c. c+4−4=0−4c=−4
Combine Results: Set the second factor equal to zero: (c+4)=0.Subtract 4 from both sides to solve for c.c+4−4=0−4c=−4 Combine the results from Step 2 and Step 3 to find the values of c.The equation (c−6)(c+4)=0 has two solutions for c: c=6 and c=−4.
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