Solve the equation.

(x-5) (x+3) = 0

The solutions to the equation are x=5 x=-3

Step-by-step explanation:

(x-5) (x+3) = 0

Since this is already factored, we can use the zero product property to determine the roots

x-5 = 0 x+3 = 0

x-5+5 = 0+5 x+3-3 = 0-3

x = 5 x=-3

The solutions to the equation are x=5 x=-3

(x-5) (x+3) = 0

x^2+3x-5x-15=0

(x^2+3x) (-5x-15)

x (x+3) - 5 (x+3)

x-5=0 x+3=0

x=5 OR - 3