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For the following problems, use the zero-factor property to solve the equations.$$-5(x+4)=0$$
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The zero-factor property states that if a * b = 0, then either a = 0 or b = 0 (or both). In this case, we have -5 * (x + 4) = 0, so either -5 = 0 or (x + 4) = 0. Show more…
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