The equation is .
Factors the GCF from each group.
\Apply zero product property: .
Solve the first equation, .
Divide each side by 5.
\Solve the second equation, .
Add 3 to each side.
\Divide each side by 4.
\Check for first solution:
\To check the solution, the value of substitute in original equation
.
(Solution checks)
Check for second solution:
\To check the solution, the value of substitute in original equation
.
(Solution checks)
The value of .