Question

Solve the equation using the Zero-Product Property. (x-2)(x+7)=0

Answer 1

use the distribute property

Answer 2

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

if x were 2, what would you get ?
replace x with 2 to find out:
(2-2) ( 2+7) =
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Answer 3

x-2=0 , x+7=0
x=0+2 , x=0+7
x=2 , x=7

Answer 4

thanks i get it now :)

Answer 5

if this is not clear, you should study it, because you have to know this idea to solve quadratics