To solve the quadratic equation \(5x^2 + 75x = 0\) by factoring out the greatest common factor (GCF), we first identify the GCF of the terms in the equation. The GCF of \(5x^2\) and \(75x\) is \(5x\).
Now, we can factor out \(5x\) from the equation:
\[ 5x(x + 15) = 0 \]
Next, we set each factor equal to zero:
- \(5x = 0\)
- \(x + 15 = 0\)
Solving these equations:
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From \(5x = 0\): \[ x = 0 \]
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From \(x + 15 = 0\): \[ x = -15 \]
Thus, the solutions are \(x = 0\) and \(x = -15\).
The correct response is: The solutions are \( x = -15 \) and \( x = 0 \).