Solve the equation by factoring.
-$$3 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x = 0$$
A) $\left\{ \frac { 8 } { 3 } , - \frac { 8 } { 3 } \right\}$
B) $\left\{ - \frac { 8 } { 3 } , 0 \right\}$
C) $\{ 0 \}$
D) $\left\{ \frac { 8 } { 3 } , 0 \right\}$

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First, factor out the common term $x$, giving $x(3x - 8) = 0$. Setting each factor equal to zero gives the solutions $x = 0$ and $x = \frac{8}{3}$.

Solve the Equation by Factoring 3x2−8x=03 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x = 03x2−8x=0

Solve the Equation by Factoring $3 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x = 0$