1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$y=-8-5x$$

Solve for x

$x=\frac{-y-8}{5}$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$-8-5x=y$$

Add $8$ to both sides.

$$-5x=y+8$$

Divide both sides by $-5$.

$$\frac{-5x}{-5}=\frac{y+8}{-5}$$

Dividing by $-5$ undoes the multiplication by $-5$.

$$x=\frac{y+8}{-5}$$

Divide $y+8$ by $-5$.

$$x=\frac{-y-8}{5}$$

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Solve for y

$y=-5x-8$

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