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  • 04-05-2020
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Which is a solution to the
(х-2)(х + 5) = 18
A. x = -10
B. x = -7
C. x = -4
D. х= -2

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garosas09
garosas09 garosas09
  • 04-05-2020

Answer:

B. x= -7

Step-by-step explanation:

replace x with -7

(-7-2)(-7+5)=18

do the math

(-9)(-2)=18

multiply -9 and -2

18=18

two negatives make a positive

x=-7

Hope this helps!

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