how do i solve thisr this: x^2-64x=0

Question

we are learning how to solve a factored equation. so i think you have to factor it, then solve it

Answer 1

Okay... so you have the equation

     x² - 64x = 0

Since both x² and -64x both have an x in common.. you can factor out x; so you will have

     x(x-64) = 0

Now, using the multiplicative property of 0....  either

     x = 0 or x - 64 = 0, because for a product of two numbers to equal 0, one or both terms must equal 0.  Solving for x, we get

x = 0 or x = 64