Solve the equation by factoring: 6x^2–0.5x=0

Question

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Answer 1

6x² - 0.5x = x(6x - 0.5) = 0

 

x = 0 or 6x - 0.5 = 0

 

6x - 0.5 = 0

6x = 0.5

x = 0.5/6 = (1/2)(1/6) = 1/12

 

The roots are 0 and 1/12