could someone please help me?

Question

Solve the following equation.


a²-8a=0

 

a = _______ , _______

Answer 1

You should always try to factor a quadratic equation first (when you have ax² + bx + c =0).

 

The result is a(a - 8) = 0

 

Set each factor to zero, using the Zero Product Property.  So you conclude that a = {0, 8}.