If the factors of a polynomial are x-5 and x+2, what values of x make that a polynomial 0?

A. 5 and 2

B.-5 and 2

C.-5 and - 2

D. 5 and - 2

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Yael Jones

11 March, 23:19

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Lawson Velasquez · Answer 1

(x - 5) (x + 2) = 0 ⇔ x - 5 = 0 or x + 2 = 0 ⇒ x = 5 or x = - 2

Answer: D. 5 and - 2

If the factors of a polynomial are x-5 and x+2, what values of x make that a polynomial 0?A. 5 and 2B.-5 and 2C.-5 and - 2D. 5 and - 2