Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.4 - Solving Polynomial Equations in Factored Form - Exercises - Page 381: 16

Answer

The solutions are $p=0$, $p=\frac{3}{2}$ and $p=-7$.

Work Step by Step

Given: $5p(2p-3)(p+7)=0$ Using zero-product property, we have $5p=0$ or $2p-3=0$ or $p+7=0$. Solving for $p$, we get $p=0$ or $p=\frac{3}{2}$ or $p=-7$. The roots are $p=0$, $p=\frac{3}{2}$ and $p=-7$.
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