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In a logistics warehouse, a sorting machine is programmed with the formula (w - 15)(w - 30) = 0 to identify specific weight limits (w) for packages. To find the solutions, a technician sets each part of the formula to zero: w - 15 = 0 and w - 30 = 0. Which mathematical property justifies this specific step?

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