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soldier1979 [14.2K]
3 years ago
12

If (x + 1)(x-3) = 5, then which of the following statements is true?

Mathematics
1 answer:
bixtya [17]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

x=−2 or x=4

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

x2−2x−3=5

Step 2: Subtract 5 from both sides.

x2−2x−3−5=5−5

x2−2x−8=0

Step 3: Factor left side of equation.

(x+2)(x−4)=0

Step 4: Set factors equal to 0.

x+2=0 or x−4=0

x=−2 or x=4

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