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Asurfergirl
Nov 29, 2007, 05:01 PM
What is an example of a real-life situation that fits the equation (x+3)(x-4)=0?

terryg752
Nov 29, 2007, 06:12 PM
(x+3) (x-4) = 0

One or both factors must be equal to 0

x + 3 = 0 gives x = -3

x + 4 = 0 gives x = -4

Either x = -3 or x = 4

SO, QUESTION COULD BE:

Find a number x such that its value can be either -3 or 4.

journalyn
Mar 7, 2011, 08:46 PM
hat is real situation of x-3/x-3