The given equation is expressed as
(x - 8)(2x + 5) = 0
It means that
x - 8 = 0 or 2x + 5 = 0
x = 8 or 2x = - 5
x = 8 or x = - 5/2
The solutions are x = 8 and x = - 5/2
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