Math Problem Statement

(x - 4)(x - 5) = 0, (2x - 1)(x + 4) = 0, (x - 7)(x - 9) = 0

Solution

Let's solve the three equations shown in the image:

a. (x4)(x5)=0(x - 4)(x - 5) = 0

We apply the zero product property, which states that if the product of two factors is 0, then at least one of the factors must be 0.

  1. x4=0x=4x - 4 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 4
  2. x5=0x=5x - 5 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 5

So, the solutions are x = 4 and x = 5.


d. (2x1)(x+4)=0(2x - 1)(x + 4) = 0

Again, applying the zero product property:

  1. 2x1=02x=1x=122x - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow 2x = 1 \Rightarrow x = \frac{1}{2}
  2. x+4=0x=4x + 4 = 0 \Rightarrow x = -4

So, the solutions are x = 12\frac{1}{2} and x = -4.


g. (x7)(x9)=0(x - 7)(x - 9) = 0

Using the zero product property one more time:

  1. x7=0x=7x - 7 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 7
  2. x9=0x=9x - 9 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 9

So, the solutions are x = 7 and x = 9.


Would you like further explanations on any of these? Here are five related questions:

  1. How does the zero product property work?
  2. What happens when one side of the equation is not zero?
  3. How would you solve a quadratic equation if it was not factored?
  4. Can you graph these solutions on a number line?
  5. What is the relationship between factoring and solving quadratic equations?

Tip: Always check if the equation can be factored easily before using more advanced methods to solve quadratics.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Factoring
Zero Product Property

Formulas

(a)(b) = 0 → a = 0 or b = 0

Theorems

Zero Product Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10