Question

Select the correct answer. Solve the quadratic equation. (x + 4)(x + 1) = 0

x = 4 or x = 1
x = -4 or x = 1
x = -4 or x = -1
x = 4 or x = -1

Answer 1

x = -4 or x = -1

Explanation:

Let's check

x = -4

(-4 + 4)(-4 + 1) = 0

(0)(-3) = 0

0 = 0

Let's check x = -1

(-1 + 4)(-1 + 1) = 0

(-3)(0) = 0

0 = 0

So, x = -4 or x = -1 is correct answer!