Question

Solve for x.

(x - 5)(x - 5) = 0
-25
-5
5
25

Can I have some steps ? or someones help please ill give you a medal

Answer 1

solve it
Open the brackets

Answer 2

So just remove the brackets then ? Divide ?

Answer 3

Do you understand what it means to "solve" an equation?

Answer 4

Zero product property

if A*B = 0, then either A = 0 or B = 0

Answer 5

(x - 5)(x - 5) = 0 means either x-5 = 0 or x-5 = 0

another example:

(x-2)(x+7) = 0 means either x-2 = 0 or x+7=0

Answer 6

an easy way is put all the values one by one and check which one equals to 0

Answer 7

Specifically, you are looking for those values of x that will make the equation a true statement.

Answer 8

What value of x will make x — 5 = 0 into a true statement?

Answer 9

Thanks Everyone for all your help and time

Answer 10

\(\huge (x-a)(x-b)=0\)
\(\huge(x-a)=0~or~(x-b)=0\)

Answer 11

All the best!!!

Answer 12

Wish i could everyone a medal but i cant sorry guys ..

Answer 13

The same value of x that makes x = 5 a true statement, namely 5 is also what makes x — 5 = 0 a true statement, right.?