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  • 03-05-2021
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Use the Zero Product Property to solve the equation (x – 5)(x + 4) = –14.

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  • 04-05-2021

Answer:

x = 3   or  x = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

(x - 5)(x + 4) = [tex]x^{2} - x - 20[/tex] = -14

                      [tex]x^{2} - x -6 = 0[/tex]

                      (x - 3)(x + 2) = 0

                       x = 3   or  x = -2

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