Question

(x+2)(x-18)=0FIND THE SOLUTIONS OF THE EQUATION

Answer 1

Either one at any given time could be equal to zero. So
x + 2 = 0
x = - 2

x - 18 = 0
x = 18

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Answer 2

(x + 2) (x - 18) = 0
x + 2 = 0 or x - 18 = 0
x = -2 or x = 18

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Answer: x = -2 or x = 18
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