solve equation 16t(t - 12) = 0 for t

[me....]

how can i solve 16t(t - 12) = 0

im not sure why im having issues with this but I cant even get seem to do this right... it breaks all math rules when i try...

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Re: solve for t

how can i solve 16t(t-12)=0

im not sure why im having issues with this but I cant even get seem to do this right... it breaks all math rules when i try...

Use

if a * b = 0 then either a = 0 or b = 0

 

[me....]

i think i said that wrong...because I cant get a negative number. t=seconds..i think i should have a positive and a negative number..

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Following the rule I stated - what do you get for 't'?

 

[stapel]

I cant even get seem to do this right... it breaks all math rules when i try...

Which breaks what math rules, when you try what...?

Are you familiar with how to solve linear equations? If so, then follow the hint provided: The only way for a product to be zero is for at least one of the factors to be zero. :idea:

So set the factors equal to zero, and solve!

Eliz.