For what values of x is x squared minus 36 is equal to 5 x true?

Move 5x to the left to get x² − 5x − 36 = 0. Factor: (x − 9)(x + 4) = 0, so x = 9 or x = −4. These are the values listed in choice C, negative 4 and 9.

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