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for fun problem
i already know that the answer is x=2 or 0.346323
but i would like to know how to solve it to apply to future problems
the question is

solve for x
show all work, answers that i think have insuficient work will be asked for clarification

Solve is in the picture

Two lines

Good luck :)

Hey there, Lets solve this problem step by step. 

First of all, set the given factor '(2 + x)' equal to zero and attempt to solve. 


Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-2' to each side of the given equation.

 

Combine like terms:



Ask: When will x(x−2) equal zero?

2. When x=0 or x−2=0

3. Solve each of the 2 equations above: 

This does not make sense