If , which mathematical property allows you to conclude that either or…
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Problem
If (2x−3)(x+5)=0, which mathematical property allows you to conclude that either 2x−3=0 or x+5=0?
(a) Distributive property
(b) Zero-product property
(c) Factor theorem
(d) Commutative property of multiplication