Question

Use the zero product property to find the solutions to the equation x2 - X-6 = 0.

O X =-3 or x = -2
O x = -3 or x = 2
0 x = -2 or x = 3
0x = 2 or x = 3

Answer 1

x=3 x=-2

Explanation:

x^2 - x-6 = 0

Factor

What 2 numbers multiply to -6 and add to -1

-3*2 = -6

-3+2 =-1

(x-3) (x+2) =0

Using the zero product property

x-3 =0 x+2 =0

x-3+3=0+3 x+2-2=0-2

x=3 x=-2