Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Polynomials and Factoring - 5.7 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring - 5.7 Exercise Set - Page 351: 30

Answer

$t=\left\{ 0,3 \right\}$

Work Step by Step

Factoring the given equation, $ 3t-t^2=0 ,$ results to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} t(3-t)=0 .\end{array} Equating each factor to zero (Zero Product Principle), then the solutions to the equation, $ t(3-t)=0 ,$ are \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} t=0 ,\\\\\text{OR}\\\\ 3-t=0 \\\\ -t=-3 \\\\ t=3 .\end{array} Hence, $ t=\left\{ 0,3 \right\} .$
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