Algebra-1

The first step in solving the equation (−7.12x − 12)(3x − 3) = 0 is to set each binomial factor equal to zero.

Here's why:

When you have a product of factors equal to zero, like (−7.12x−12)(3x−3)=0, you apply the zero product property, which states that if ab=0, then either a=0, b=0, or both a and b are zero.

So, in this case:

(−7.12x−12)(3x−3)=0

Set each factor equal to zero: