SOLUTION: Create a real-life situation that fits into the equation (x + 3)(x - 5) = 0 and express the situation as the same equation.

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Question 193773: Create a real-life situation that fits into the equation (x + 3)(x - 5) = 0 and express the situation as the same equation.
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Create a real-life situation that fits into the equation
(x + 3)(x - 5) = 0 and express the situation as the same equation.
Luke is 2 years younger than Josh. The product of their ages is 15, how old is Sam?
Josh is x, Luke is x-2
x(x-2)=15
x^2-2x=15
x^2-2x-15=0
(x + 3)(x - 5) = 0