Question

Solve the following equation by factorization:

3x² = 5x

Answer 1

Given,

⇒ 3x² = 5x

⇒ 3x² – 5x = 0

⇒ x(3x – 5) = 0

⇒ x = 0 or (3x – 5) = 0   ...[Using zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 0 or 3x = 5

⇒ x = 0 or x = `5/3`

Hence, `x = {0, 5/3}`.