Question

Solve by factoring: x2-8x+15=0

Answer 1

x^2 - 8x + 15 = 0 (factor by finding two integers that multiply to equal 15, but add to equal -8)
(x - 5)(x - 3) = 0 (zero-product property)
x - 5 = 0 or x - 3 = 0
x = 5 or x = 3 <===ANSWER