
Solving the Quadratic Equation 2x^2 - 5x = 0
Solve: 2x^2 −5x=0 The solutions are:
A) x=0
B) x=0,x=5 C) x=0,x=–5
D) x=0,x=52
5 Answers By Expert Tutors

Gordon L. answered 04/20/25
UC Berkeley Grad - Coding/Math Wiz and a few talents here and there :D
Sejal J. answered 03/30/25
Here’s a detailed step-by-step solution for the quadratic equation:
Given equation:
2x2−5x=0 2x^2 - 5x = 0 2x2−5x=0
Step 1: Factor the equation
Look for common factors in both terms. Both terms have xxx as a common factor:
x(2x−5)=0x(2x - 5) = 0x(2x−5)=0
Step 2: Apply the Zero Product Property
The Zero Product Property states that if the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero. So, set each factor equal to zero:
- First factor:
- x=0x = 0x=0Second factor:
2x−5=0 2x - 5 = 0 2x−5=0
Step 3: Solve each equation
- For x=0x = 0x=0, this is already solved.
- For 2x−5=02x - 5 = 02x−5=0:
- Add 5 to both sides:
2x=52x = 52x=5Now divide both sides by 2:
x=52x = \frac{5}{2}x=25
Step 4: Write the final answer
The two solutions are:
x=0andx=52x = 0 \quad \text{and} \quad x = \frac{5}{2}x=0andx=25
Final Answer:
The correct option is D) x=0,x=52x = 0, x = \frac{5}{2}x=0,x=25.
Mike M. answered 03/29/25
Math Tutor specializing in Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Trig, and Calculus
To solve for x, we need to do some factoring. Factoring is the process of breaking down expression into a product of simpler expressions or factors.
2x^2 - 5x = 0
x(2x-5) = 0
now take the two products and split them up and set each one equal to zero
x = 0
2x - 5 = 0. x = 5/2
therefore, the overall solutions are X equals zero and X equals 5/2. You can verify these by putting them back into the original equation to see if the equation is true.
Margaret B. answered 03/29/25
Algebra1
We are solving the quadratic equation:
$$
2x^2 - 5x = 0.
$$
### Step 1: Factorize the equation
Factor out the common term $x$ from both terms:
$$
x(2x - 5) = 0.
$$
### Step 2: Apply the zero-product property
The zero-product property states that if the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero. Therefore:
$$
x = 0 \quad \text{or} \quad 2x - 5 = 0.
$$
### Step 3: Solve each factor
1. From $x = 0$, we already have one solution:
$$
x = 0.
$$
2. Solve $2x - 5 = 0$ for $x$:
$$
2x = 5,
$$
$$
x = \frac{5}{2}.
$$
### Step 4: Combine the solutions
The solutions to the equation are:
$$
x = 0 \quad \text{and} \quad x = \frac{5}{2}.
$$
### Final Answer:
$$
\boxed{D \, x = 0, x = \frac{5}{2}}
$$x=0andx=25.
Gabriel A. answered 03/28/25
Algebra 1 - Build a Strong Math Foundation
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