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Advanced MathEasyPositive solution of a factored equation

Advanced Math practice question

What is the positive solution of the equation x(x − 6) = 0?

Answer: 6

The product is zero when x = 0 or x − 6 = 0, so the positive solution is 6.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 0
0 is the other solution, which is not positive.
If you answered 3
3 halves 6.
If you answered -6
−6 has the sign wrong.

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