Provide an Appropriate Response $2 x(6 x-8)=0$ the Student Knew That He or She Should Set

Essay

Provide an appropriate response.
-A student was trying to solve the problem $2 x(6 x-8)=0$ . The student knew that he or she should set $6 \mathrm{x}-8=0$ but was confused about whether or not he or she should set $2 \mathrm{x}=0$ , or $2=0$ and $\mathrm{x}=0$ . How would you advise this student?