Answer:
Smaller x: -5
Larger x: 2
Step-by-step explanation:
First, solve for:
[tex]0=(x+5)(x-2)[/tex]
If [tex]ab=0[/tex] then [tex]a=0[/tex] or [tex]b=0\\[/tex], or [tex]a=0[/tex] and [tex]b=0[/tex]
Solve for [tex]x+5=0[/tex]
[tex]x=-5[/tex]
Solve for [tex]x-2=0[/tex]
[tex]x=2[/tex]
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