This will be true when(x-8) or (3x+7) =0
so x-8=0 x=8
3x+7=0 x=-7/3
Chad M.
asked • 11/17/20Algebra II Question
Solve this equation using the zero product principle
5(x-8)(3x+7)=0
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Sam Z. answered • 11/18/20
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5(x-8)(3x+7)=0
5(3x^2+7x-24x-56)=0
15x^2+35x-120x-280=0
15x^2-85x=280
x=139.5
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