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 - Monitoring Progress - Page 380: 9

Answer

$s=0$ and $s=3$.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow 3s^2-9s=0$ Factor out $3s$. $\Rightarrow 3s(s-3)=0$ Use zero-product property rule. $\Rightarrow 3s=0$ or $s-3=0$ Solve for $s$. $\Rightarrow s=0$ or $s=3$ Check:- $s=0$ $\Rightarrow 3(0)^2-9(0)=0$ $\Rightarrow 0-0=0$ $\Rightarrow 0=0$ True. Check:- $s=3$ $\Rightarrow 3(3)^2-9(3)=0$ $\Rightarrow 3(9)-27=0$ $\Rightarrow 27-27=0$ $\Rightarrow 0=0$ True. Hence, the solutions are $s=0$ and $s=3$.
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