If 5x^2 - 15x = 0 and x ≠ 0, find the value of x.

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Arte-miy333 [17]3 years ago

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<span>5x^2 - 15x = 0
5x (x - 3) = 0
5x = 0
x = 0
x - 3 = 0
x = 3

Since x cannot equal 0, x = 3 is your answer.</span>

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