What is the solution set of the following equation? 3x^2 - 6x = 0

Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021

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Given:

3x^2 - 6x

Determine the solution.

Solution:

The solution can be determined by simply factoring first the greatest common factor from the two values, hence notice that 3 is a factor of 6, and both values have x therefore we can factor out 3x.

= 3x^2 - 6

= 3x(x - 2)

Solve for x 

3x = 0
x = 0

x - 2

Transpose -2 on the other side of the equation, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.

x = 2

Final answer:

x = 0

x = 2