Solving Equations by Factoring and Problem Solving 14.4 Solving Equations by Factoring and Problem Solving
Example Solve: (x – 4)(x + 2) = 0
Solving Polynomial Equations Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring Write the equation in standard form so that one side of the equation is 0. Factor the polynomial completely. Set each factor containing a variable equal to 0. Solve the resulting equations. Check each solution in the original equation.
Example Solve: x2 – 5x = 24 Continued
Example Solve: 4x(8x + 9) = 5
Example Solve: