alleryIf (x - 3)(x + 5) = 0, the values of x are
A-3 and -5
B3 and 5
C-3 and 5
D3 and -5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 3 and -5
Setting each factor to zero gives x = 3 and x = -5.
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