Question

Find the roots of the factored polynomial.

(x - 5)(x + 2)
Write your answer as a list of values separated by commas.
X =

Answer 1

roots are 5, -2

Explanation:

set each factor equal to zero and solve:

x - 5 = 0

x = 5

x + 2 = 0

x = -2

Answer 2

x = 5, -2

Explanation:

(x - 5)(x + 2) = 0

Using the 0 product property:

Case 1

• x - 5 = 0
• x = 5

Case 2

• x + 2= 0
• x = -2

The roots are
`\boxed{5, -2}`

-Chetan K