Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 5 - Section 5.8 - Solving Equations by Factoring and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 325: 97

Answer

The error is in the bottom row. The correct solutions are $x=5$ and $x=-2$.

Work Step by Step

The error is in the bottom row of the solution, specifically $x=-5$. The correct solution is: $\\x-5=0 \text{ or } x+2=0 \\x=5 \text{ or } x=-2$
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