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20.3 applying the zero product property to solve equations

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Step-by-step explanation:

The zero product property allows us to factor equations and solve them. For instance, x² - 6x + 5 = 0 or (x - 1) (x - 5) = 0. With the zero product property, (x - 1) = 0 or (x - 5) = 0. As a result, the answers are x = 1 and x = 5.

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