SOLUTION: solve for x (x+5)(x-3)=0

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Question 299567: solve for x
(x+5)(x-3)=0

Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, helpnalgebra:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: If %28x%2B5%29%28x-3%29=0, then either x%2B5=0 or x-3=0

Answer by helpnalgebra(91) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x+5)(x-3)=0
(x+5)=0_(x-3)=0
(x+5)=0
x+5=0
x=-5
(x-3)=0
x-3=0
x=3
x=-5,3