Find the values of x that make the following equation equal zero: (x+7)(x−3)=0

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(2 points)
List the smaller solution first.

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Answer 1

To solve the equation \((x + 7)(x - 3) = 0\), we set each factor equal to zero:

1. \(x + 7 = 0\)

   • Solving for \(x\) gives \(x = -7\).

2. \(x - 3 = 0\)

   • Solving for \(x\) gives \(x = 3\).

Therefore, the solutions are:

\(x = -7\) and \(x = 3\).

Listing the smaller solution first:

\(x = -7\) and \(x = 3\).