3 years ago

PETA attempted to solve the following equation. Explain PETA’s error.

Mathematics

2 answers:

Tasya [4]3 years ago

8 0

Answer:

Peta can only use the zero product property when the product of factors is equal to zero.

Peta must multiply x by (x - 5).

Peta must write the equation in standard form, then factor the expression.

Each factor must be set equal to zero, not 20.

Bess [88]3 years ago

3 0

Answer:

The answer is 15

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