Question

5 and -7 are the solutions to (x-5) (x+7) =12

Answer 1

Answer: No

Step-by-step explanation:

$(x-5)(x+7)=12$

Replace x for 5 and -7 separately.

$(5-5)(5+7)=12\\0(12)=12\\0=12$

$(-7-5)(-7+7)=12\\-12(0)=12\\0=12$