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Advanced MathEasyNonzero solution of a factored equation

Advanced Math practice question

If x(x − 3) = 0 and x ≠ 0, what is the value of x?

Answer: 3

A product is 0 when a factor is 0. Since x ≠ 0, x − 3 = 0, so x = 3.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 0
0 is ruled out by x ≠ 0.
If you answered 1
1 gives (1)(−2) = −2.
If you answered -3
−3 gives (−3)(−6) = 18, not 0.

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