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Lesson 9.1: Solving Quadratic Equations: Zero Product Property

Question 5 • FL-1200710-Mathematics for College Algebra A

One of the solutions to x2 − 2x − 15 = 0 is x = −3. What is the other solution?

Answer
x
x = −5
x
x = −1
x
x = 1
x
x = 5

Explanation

Factor the quadratic: x² − 2x − 15 = (x − 5)(x + 3). Its solutions are x = 5 and x = −3. Since −3 is already given, the other solution is x = 5, choice D.

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