b^2-16b=0

Solution for b^2-16b=0 equation:

Simplifying
b2 + -16b = 0

Reorder the terms:
-16b + b2 = 0

Solving
-16b + b2 = 0

Solving for variable 'b'.

Factor out the Greatest Common Factor (GCF), 'b'.
b(-16 + b) = 0

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

Simplifying
b = 0

Solving
b = 0

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

Simplifying
b = 0
Subproblem 2
Set the factor '(-16 + b)' equal to zero and attempt to solve:

Simplifying
-16 + b = 0

Solving
-16 + b = 0

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

Add '16' to each side of the equation.
-16 + 16 + b = 0 + 16

Combine like terms: -16 + 16 = 0
0 + b = 0 + 16
b = 0 + 16

Combine like terms: 0 + 16 = 16
b = 16

Simplifying
b = 16
Solution
b = {0, 16}