Answer
{-2, 7, 8/3}
Work Step by Step
1. Apply the zero factor property.
a) x + 2 = 0
b) x - 7 = 0
c) 3x - 8 = 0
2. Solve each linear equation.
a) x = -2
b) x = 7
c) x = 8/3
The solutions are {-2, 7, 8/3}.
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 5 - Section 5.8 - Solving Equations by Factoring and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 323: 21
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