Question

Solve ( x - 2)( x + 7) =0

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 2 or

x = -7

Step-by-step explanation:

(x - 2)(x + 7) = 0

x - 2 = 0

Add 2 to both sides

x - 2 + 2 = 2 + 0

x = 2

OR

x + 7 = 0

Subtract 7 from both sides

x + 7 - 7 = 0-7

x = -7

Therefore

x = 2 or

x = -7