If the factors of a polynomial are x-5 and x+2, what values of x make that a polynomial 0?

A. 5 and 2
B.-5 and 2
C.-5 and -2
D.5 and -2

Respuesta :

(x - 5)(x + 2) = 0 ⇔ x - 5 = 0 or x + 2 = 0 ⇒ x = 5 or x = -2

Answer: D. 5 and -2

5 and -2 are the values of x.

The answer is option D.  

How to solve the polynomial?

To solve a polynomial equation, first, write it in standard form. Once it is equal to zero, factor it and then set each variable factor equal to zero. The solutions to the resulting equations are the solutions to the original. Not all polynomial equations can be solved by factoring.

Given,

(x - 5)(x + 2) = 0 ⇔ x - 5 = 0 or x + 2 = 0 ⇒ x = 5 or x = -2

What is polynomial math?

Polynomials are sums of terms of the form k⋅xⁿ, where k is any number and n is a positive integer.

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