Question

What is (x − 3)(x − 5) = 35

Answer 1

x=10 x=-2

Explanation:

(x − 3)(x − 5) = 35

FOIL

x^2 -5x-3x+15 = 35

Combine like terms

x^2 -8x+15 = 35

Subtract 35 from each side

x^2 -8x+15-35 = 35-35

x^2 -8x-20 =0

Factor

What 2 numbers multiply to -20 and add to -8

-10*2 = -20

-10 +2 = -8

(x-10)(x+2) =0

Using the zero product property

x-10 =0 x+2 = 0

x=10 x=-2