Question

If (x-7)(x-p) = x2 - 12x + 35, then the value of p
is equal to
(1) 2
(2) 7
(3) 5
(4) -5​

Answer 1

Answer:

(3)5 is the anwer

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2-12x+35 can be factorised as (x-7)(x-5)

therefore(x-7)(x-p)=(x-7)(x-5)

:x-p=x-5

:(-p)=(-5)

:p=5