SOLUTION: What are the solutions of the following? (x - 5)(x + 3) = 0 a. 5 and -3 b. 5 and 3 c. -5 and -3 d. -5 and 3

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Question 78950: What are the solutions of the following?
(x - 5)(x + 3) = 0
a. 5 and -3
b. 5 and 3
c. -5 and -3
d. -5 and 3

Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since the product of the 2 factors is zero, you can equate each factor to to zero individually and solve for x:
x-5=0
x=5
x%2B3=0
x=-3
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