Solve for z. z2+17z=0Write each solution as an integer, proper fraction, or improper fraction in simplest form. If there are multiple solutions, separate them with commas. z= ____
Q. Solve for z. z2+17z=0Write each solution as an integer, proper fraction, or improper fraction in simplest form. If there are multiple solutions, separate them with commas. z= ____
Factor out common factor: Factor out the common factor z. We notice that both terms in the equation z2+17z have a common factor of z. We can factor out z to simplify the equation. z(z+17)=0
Set factors 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 z.z=0 or z+17=0
Solve for z: Solve for z when z+17=0.Subtract 17 from both sides of the equation z+17=0 to isolate z.z=−17
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