Question

Use the zero product property to find the solutions to the equation (x + 2) (x + 3) = 12.

a. x = –6 or x = 1
b. x = –3 or x = –2
c. x = –1 or x = 6
d. x = 2 or x = 3

Answer 1

Explanation:

(x + 2)(x + 3) = 12

x² + 5x + 6 = 12

x² + 5x - 6 = 0

(x + 6)(x - 1) = 0

By zero product rule, we have (x + 6) = 0 or (x - 1) = 0.

=> x = -6 or x = 1. (A)

Answer 2

It's A. x= -6 or x= 1