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Question 16

Solve the equation (x +2)(x - 7) = 0

  • A.x = 1 or 8
  • B.x = -2 or 7
  • C.x = -4 or 5
  • D.x = -3 or 6
  • E.x= -5 or -2
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Mathematics
Year
1995
Question no.
#16
Type
Objective
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