Question

X(x - 5) + 4(x - 5) = 0

Answer 1

The equation has 2 solutions

x = 5

x = -4

Explanation:

Factor out x - 5 from the expression

( x - 5 ) x ( x + 4 ) = 0

Separate into possible cases

x - 5 = 0

x + 4 = 0

Solve the equation for x

x = 5

x = - 4