Weird question wording. I take it should mean that this is a quadratic equation with solutions of x = -5 and x = 8. Then these are the factors: (x+5) and (x-8).
So
(x+5)(x-8) = 0 is the equation because x = -5 and x = 8 can make left-side equal to 0. But we expand so it becomes x² - 3x - 40 = 0
Answer: Assuming you mean that the original cost was doubled and now equals $60, the camera costed $30. Assuming the camera's price has been doubled from $60, it is $120. The wording is a bit unclear, so I'm giving you both answers.
Step-by-step explanation: To find half of the price of $60, simply divide it by 2, which gives you $30.
