Solve the equation 2x²-x=0

Mathematics

2 answers:

Marta_Voda [28]3 years ago

8 0

Factor

x(2x-1)=0

x = 1/2, 0

GrogVix [38]3 years ago

6 0

Answer:

x=0 or x=1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

2x2−x=0

Step 1: Factor left side of equation.

x(2x−1)=0

Step 2: Set factors equal to 0.

x=0 or 2x−1=0

x=0 or x= 1 /2

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