Solve for p.17p2+40p=0Write each solution as an integer, proper fraction, or improper fraction in simplest form. If there are multiple solutions, separate them with commas.p=____
Q. Solve for p.17p2+40p=0Write each solution as an integer, proper fraction, or improper fraction in simplest form. If there are multiple solutions, separate them with commas.p=____
Factor out p: Factor out the common factor p. We notice that both terms in the equation 17p2+40p have a common factor of p. We can factor out p to simplify the equation. Factor out p from 17p2 and 40p. p(17p+40)=0
Set equal to zero: Set each factor equal to zero.Since the product of two factors is zero, at least one of the factors must be zero. We set each factor equal to zero and solve for p.p=0 or 17p+40=0
Solve for p: Solve the second equation for p.We have the equation 17p+40=0. To solve for p, we need to isolate p on one side of the equation.Subtract 40 from both sides of the equation:17p+40−40=0−4017p=−40Now, divide both sides by 17 to solve for p:p=−40/17
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