Algebraeasy · Past Paper
What are the roots of (x-3)(x+5) = 0?
A3, 5
B-3, -5
C3, -5
D-3, 5
✓ Correct Answer: C — 3, -5
Setting each factor to zero: x-3=0 → x=3 and x+5=0 → x=-5.
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