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Question
(x – 3) (x + 5) = 0 gives x equal to ______.
Options
3
3 or 5
3 or – 5
3 and – 5
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Solution
(x – 3) (x + 5) = 0 gives x equal to 3 or – 5.
Explanation:
Given (x – 3) (x + 5) = 0
Either x – 3 = 0 or x + 5 = 0
`\implies` x = 3 or x = – 5
`\implies` x = 3 or – 5
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