Use the Zero Product Property to solve the equation.

Question

1. (x + 2)(x -5) = 60

Answer 1

(x+2)(x-5) = 60
x^2-5x +2x - 10 = 60
x^2 - 3x - 70 = 0
C = -70 = 7*(-10). B = 7 + (-10) = -3.

(x+7)(x-10) = 0

x+7 = 0, X = -7.

x-10 = 0, X = 10.