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Equation
x*(x-5) = 0

  1. an equation LHS is equal to a product comprising 2 factors. The first factor of the product is equal to x. The second factor of the product is equal to a sum of 2 terms. The first term of the sum is equal to x. The second term of the sum is equal to negative five Right side of the equation is equal to zero.
  2. x times left brace x plus negative five right brace is equal to zero;
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Solution 1 ( real )
x = 0

  1. an equation Left side of the equation is x RHS is zero;
  2. x is equal to zero;
Solution 2 ( real )
x = 5

  1. an equation LHS is equal to x RHS is equal to five;
  2. x is five.


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