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Answer:

The top answer is the correct one.

Explanation:

If these binomials are factors, then they must, in turn be equated to 0. That's the method used to find the roots.

x + 2 = 0 Subtract 2 from both sides.

x + 2-2 = 0 -2

x = - 2

x - 5 = 0 Add 5 to both sides

x -5+5= 0+5

x = 5

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