(X-3)(4x+1)=0 that is the solution of X
The equation is already factored so, set each factored form to 0. (x-3)=0 (4x+1)=0 Then, solve each equation. x-3=0 4x+1=0 +3 +3 -1 -1______ ______x=3 4x=-1 --- --- 4 4 ______ x=-1/4 So x could be either 3 or -1/4.