For What Values of X Is the Equation True $$( x + 5 ) ( x - 8 ) = 0$$

question 25

Multiple Choice

For what values of x is the equation true? $$( x + 5 ) ( x - 8 ) = 0$$

• A) \(x = 7 \text { or } x = - 8\)
• B) \(x = 6 \text { or } x = - 4\)
• C) \(x = 3 \text { or } x = 6\)
• D) \(x = - 5 \text { or } x = 8\)
• E) \(x = - 7 \text { or } x = - 4\)

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