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Advanced Math / Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables Difficulty: Medium

5x+42x-5=0

Which of the following is a solution to the given equation?

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Explanation

Choice C is correct. Since a product of two factors is equal to 0 if and only if at least one of the factors is 0 , either 5 x + 4 = 0 or 2 x - 5 = 0 . Subtracting 4 from each side of the equation 5 x + 4 = 0 yields 5 x = - 4 . Dividing each side of this equation by 5 yields x=-45. Adding 5 to each side of the equation 2 x - 5 = 0 yields 2 x = 5 . Dividing each side of this equation by 2 yields x=52. It follows that the solutions to the given equation are -45 and 52. Therefore, -45 is a solution to the given equation.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.