Question

14. Solve the equation using the Zero Product Property

(2x-4) (2x-1)=0
A. 2, -1/2
B. 2,1/2
C.-2, 2
D. -2,1/2
16. A community group is planning the expansion of a square flower garden in a city park. If each side of the original garden is increased by 3 meters, the new total area of the garden will be 225 square meters. Find the length of each side of the original garden.
A. 15m
B. 3m
C. 12m
D. √12m

Answer 1

14) D; 16) C.

Explanation:

14) the given equation can be written (x-2)(x-1/2)=0;

D. -2; 1/2.

16. if the original length is 'x', then it is possible to make up the equation of area:

(x+3)²=225; ⇒ x=12;-18; x=12 [m], the C option.