Question

True or False
(x - 3)(x + 3) = (x + 3)(x – 8)

Answer 1

False

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Answer 2

False

Explanation:

If you divide both sides of the equation by (x+3), you get (x-3)=(x-8)

That makes 3 = 8.

The only way this is possible is if x = -3