Answer
The error is in the bottom row.
The correct solutions are $x=5$ and $x=-2$.
Work Step by Step
The error is in the bottom row of the solution, specifically $x=-5$.
The correct solution is:
$\\x-5=0 \text{ or } x+2=0
\\x=5 \text{ or } x=-2$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 5 - Section 5.8 - Solving Equations by Factoring and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 325: 97
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