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Solve the equation. (a−5)(a +2) = 0
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Solve the equation.
(a−5)(a +2) = 0

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Answer:5,-2

Step-by-step explanation:

You are basically just finding the zeros for each side. What do you need to add to - 5 to make it 0? a positive 5.

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Answer: a=5, -2

Step-by-step explanation:

(a−5)(a +2) = 0

a-5=0

a+5-5=0+5

a=0+5

a=5

a+2=0

a+2-2=0-2

a=0-2

a=-2

a=5, -2

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