Question

(x – 3) (x + 5) = 0 gives x equal to ______.

Options

• 3

• 3 or 5

• 3 or – 5

• 3 and – 5

Answer 1

(x – 3) (x + 5) = 0 gives x equal to 3 or – 5.

Explanation:

Given (x – 3) (x + 5) = 0

Either x – 3 = 0 or x + 5 = 0

`\implies` x = 3 or x = – 5

`\implies` x = 3 or – 5