Question

How do you solve for x

3x^2 = -24x

Answer 1

$3x^2 = -24x \\\\\implies 3x^2 +24x =0\\\\\implies x^2 +8x = 0\\\\\implies x(x+8) =0\\\\\implies x =0~~ \text{or}~~ x = -8$

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

3x² = -24x

Divide through by x

3x = -24

x = -24/3

x = -8