Question

What is the solution set of the equation (x - 2)(x - a) = 0?

(1) -2 and a
(3) 2 and a
(2) -2 and -a
(4) 2 and a

Answer 1

Its 2 and a

Explanation:

For this equation take one bracket to the opposite side:

(x-2) = 0/(x-a) Vise versa (x-a) = 0/(x-2)

x-2 = 0 x-a = 0

x = 2 x = a