Solve the Equation by Factoring $35 x ^ { 2 } + 20 x = 0$

question 381

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by factoring.
- $35 x ^ { 2 } + 20 x = 0$

• A) \(x = - \frac { 4 } { 7 }\) or \(x = \frac { 4 } { 7 }\)
• B) \(x = \frac { 4 } { 7 }\) or \(x = 0\)
• C) \(x = - \frac { 4 } { 7 }\) or \(x = 0\)
• D) \(x = 0\)

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