Question

Which is a solution to the

(х-2)(х + 5) = 18
A. x = -10
B. x = -7
C. x = -4
D. х= -2

Answer 1

B. x= -7

Explanation:

replace x with -7

(-7-2)(-7+5)=18

do the math

(-9)(-2)=18

multiply -9 and -2

18=18

two negatives make a positive

x=-7

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