Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 5 - Review - Page 331: 125

Answer

$x=\frac{1}{3}$ and $x=-7$

Work Step by Step

$(3x-1)(x+7)=0$ Using the Zero Product Property $3x-1=0$ and $x+7=0$ Solving for x: $3x-1=0$ add $1$ to both sides $3x=1$ Divide by $3$ $x=\frac{1}{3}$ Solving for x: $x+7=0$ subtract $7$ from both sides $x=-7$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.