What is the Equation to Symbolize Two Points in One Dimension?

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The discussion centers on formulating an equation to represent two points in one dimension, specifically the points 5 and 10. The proposed equation, (x-5)(x-10) = 0, effectively symbolizes both points as its roots. This quadratic equation demonstrates that in one-dimensional space, two distinct values can be represented through a polynomial equation. The use of a quadratic equation is confirmed as a valid method for this representation.

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Lets suppose we have one dimension and in this one dimension we have two points.How can we symbolize both of them or I f we want to symbolize between these numbers what should I use.

Example we have 10 and 5 and I want to symbolize in this numbers and make a equation.Well it means the answer is 5 and 10 both of them.There is such a equation to make it true I thought matrix but I don't know.
Simply I want to find a equation which gave me two answer or and it be a point (beacuse one dimesion) and of course this solition must be work in one dimension
 
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What about [itex](x-5)(x-10) = 0[/itex] ?
 

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