Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 1 - Review - Concept Check - Page 133: 19

Answer

The Zero-Product Property states that: If $ab = 0$, then either $a=0$ or $b=0$ or both are zero. The solution set of the given equation is $\left\{0, 1\right\}$.

Work Step by Step

The Zero-Product Property states that: If $ab = 0$, then either $a=0$ or $b=0$ or both are zero. (If the product of two numbers is zero, then at least one of them is zero.) To solve the given equation using the Zero-Product Property, equate each factor to $0$ to obtain: $x=0 \text{ or } x-1=0$ Solve each equation to obtain: $x=0 \text{ or } x = 1$ Therefore the solution set of the given equation is $\left\{0, 1\right\}$.
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