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Which values for x and y make the statement (x + 3)(y - 11) = 0 true?

x = -3, y = 11

x = 3, y = -11

x = -3, y = -11

x = 3, y = 11

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Hello!

Since it has to equal 0 you know that either x + 3 and y - 11 have to equal zero

-3 + 3 = 0

11 - 11 = 0

The answer is A) x = -3, y = 11

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User Mikemanne
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x+3=0 x=-3



y-11=0 y=11

The answer is A. x=-3, y=11
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