Question

Use the zero product property to find the solution to the equation x^2-15x-100=0

Answer 1

x=20, -5

Explanation:

x^2-15x-100=0

factor out the trinomial,

(x-20)(x+5)=0

zero property,

x-20=0, x+5=0

x=0+20=20

x=0-5=-5