Solving Equations in Factored Form
Consider the following products.
7(0) = 0 -3(0) = 0 (2-2)(3+2)=0 (x + 5)(0) = 0
The above products all equal zero. Notice that each case at least one of the factors is zero.
Zero Product Property
If the product of two quantities equals zero, then at least one of the quantities equals zero. For all numbers a and b, if ab= 0 then a = 0 or b = 0.
Find out more about solving equations in factored form by reading the explanation below.
Solving Equations in Factored Form
Practice: Answer the following exercises about solving equations in factored form.