Question

Solve for x. (x - 5)(x - 5) = 0 A. -25 B. -5 C. 5 D. 25

Answer 1

Answer: C. 5

Step-by-step explanation: The left hand side is 0 when one of the factors is 0 or both of them. Since they are the same, they will be both 0 when x = 5

Answer 2

Answer:

c) 5

Step-by-step explanation:

(x-5)(x-5) = 0

x -5 = 0

x = 0+5 = 5