a^2b^2+ab=

Solution for a^2b^2+ab= equation:

Simplifying
a2b2 + ab = 0

Reorder the terms:
ab + a2b2 = 0

Solving
ab + a2b2 = 0

Solving for variable 'a'.

Factor out the Greatest Common Factor (GCF), 'ab'.
ab(1 + ab) = 0

Subproblem 1
Set the factor 'ab' equal to zero and attempt to solve:

Simplifying
ab = 0

Solving
ab = 0

Move all terms containing a to the left, all other terms to the right.

Simplifying
ab = 0

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

This subproblem is being ignored because a solution could not be determined.
Subproblem 2
Set the factor '(1 + ab)' equal to zero and attempt to solve:

Simplifying
1 + ab = 0

Solving
1 + ab = 0

Move all terms containing a to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-1' to each side of the equation.
1 + -1 + ab = 0 + -1

Combine like terms: 1 + -1 = 0
0 + ab = 0 + -1
ab = 0 + -1

Combine like terms: 0 + -1 = -1
ab = -1

Divide each side by 'b'.
a = -1b-1

Simplifying
a = -1b-1
Solution
a = {-1b-1}