To solve the quadratic equation \(5x^2 + 75x = 0\) by factoring out the greatest common factor (GCF), we can follow these steps:
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Identify the GCF of the terms \(5x^2\) and \(75x\). The GCF is \(5x\).
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Factor out \(5x\):
\[ 5x(x + 15) = 0 \]
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Set each factor equal to zero:
\[ 5x = 0 \quad \text{or} \quad x + 15 = 0 \]
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Solve for \(x\):
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From \(5x = 0\):
\[ x = 0 \]
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From \(x + 15 = 0\):
\[ x = -15 \]
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Thus, the solutions to the equation are:
\[ x = 0 \quad \text{and} \quad x = -15 \]
Therefore, the correct response is:
The solutions are \(x = -15\) and \(x = 0\).