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Solve the following equation by factorization: 3x^2 = 5x

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Question

Solve the following equation by factorization:

3x2 = 5x

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Solution

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}`.

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Chapter 5: Quadratic Equation - EXERCISE 5A [Page 53]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 5 Quadratic Equation
EXERCISE 5A | Q 10. | Page 53
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