To solve the equation using the Zero Product Property, we need to set each factor equal to 0 and solve for x.
Setting 2x - 4 = 0:
2x - 4 = 0
2x = 4
x = 2
Setting 2x - 1 = 0:
2x - 1 = 0
2x = 1
x = 1/2
Therefore, the solutions are x = 2 and x = 1/2, which means the correct answer is:
B. 2, 1/2
Solve the equation using the Zero Product Property.
left parenthesis 2 x minus 4 right parenthesis left parenthesis 2 x minus 1 right parenthesis equals 0
A. 2, -1/2
B. 2, 1/2
C. -2, 2
D. -2, 1/2
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