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Use the Zero Product Property to solve the equation (x – 5)(x + 4) = –14.

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Answer:

x = 3 or x = -2

Explanation:

(x - 5)(x + 4) =
x^(2) - x - 20 = -14


x^(2) - x -6 = 0

(x - 3)(x + 2) = 0

x = 3 or x = -2

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