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(A) Solve: (x-7) (x+2) = 0 use the space below to show your work Greater Value Lesser Value
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(A) Solve: (x-7) (x+2) = 0 use the space below to show your work
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2021-07-17T01:58:19+00:00
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Answer:
x = 7, x = -2
Step-by-step explanation:
(x-7) (x+2) = 0
Zero product property: In order to get a product (the answer to a multiplication problem) of 0, you need to have at least one of the numbers being multiplied be 0. For example, in x * y = 0, either x or y needs to be equal to 0.
Using this, we know that either (x – 7) or (x + 2) is 0. So,
x – 7 = 0
Add 7 to both sides.
x = 7
x + 2 = 0
Subtract 2 from both sides.
x = – 2
So, the answer is x = 7 or x = -2