(x-5)(x+6)=0 — step-by-step solution

⚠ (x-5)(x+6)=0 is read as (x-5)*(x+6)=0: use (...)*(...) for multiplication, use (...)^(...) for a power

Let's solve in

ℝ

(x - 5) \cdot (x + 6) = 0

A product is zero if and only if one of its factors is zero: we solve each factor equal to 0

⇥Let's solve in

ℝ

x - 5 = 0

⇥Solution found:

x = 5

⇥Let's solve in

ℝ

x + 6 = 0

⇥Solution found:

x = -6

▶Solution:

x = {-6, 5}