Question

solve the equation by factoring:
$2x^3 - 2x^2 - 112x = 0$
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Explanation:

Step1: Factor out GCF

$2x(x^2 - x - 56) = 0$

Step2: Factor quadratic

$2x(x - 8)(x + 7) = 0$

Step3: Set factors to 0

$2x=0$, $x-8=0$, $x+7=0$

Step4: Solve for x

$x=0$, $x=8$, $x=-7$

Answer:

$x=0$, $x=8$, $x=-7$