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Solve the equation using the Zero-Product Property.

(x-2)(x+7)=0

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Answer:

2, -7 is correct.

Explanation:

User Cvanelteren
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The zero-product property is when the two factors of a polynomial equal zero, you equate each with zero and solve them separately. So, for this problem,

(x - 2) = 0 and (x+7) = 0

Then x = 2 and x = -7

The answer for the values of x is 2 and -7.
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