SOLUTION: solve using the zero product property (t+11)(t-5)=17

Question 785666: solve using the zero product property

(t+11)(t-5)=17
Found 2 solutions by xinxin, waynest:
Answer by xinxin(76) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(t+11)(t-5)=17
t^2 - 5t + 11t -55 =17
t^2 + 6t -72 = 0
(t+12)(t-6) = 0
Use the zero product property, t+12= 0 or t-6 =0. Therefore t = -12 or t = 6.
Answer by waynest(281) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(t +11)(t - 5) = 17
t^2 - 5t + 11t - 55 = 17
t^2 + 6t -55 -17 = 0
t^2 + 6t - 72 = 0
(t + 12)(t - 6) = 0
t + 12 = 0
t = -12
t - 6 = 0
t = 6
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