College Algebra / Unit 4 Alg 197 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Zero-Product Property
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The idea
The zero-product property states that if a product equals zero, at least one factor equals zero.
In practice
(x − 3)(x + 2) = 0 splits into x = 3 or x = −2 — two small equations from one factored one.
Where people slip
The property reads products equal to zero only.
Your place on the trail
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Unlocks
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