Question

Four expressions are shown below. 1. x² + 2x - 48

2. (x + 8)(x + 6)
3. (x - 8)(x + 6)
4. (x + 12)(x - 4)
Which of these expressions are equivalent?
A.1 and 2 only
B.1 and 4 only
C.1, 2, and 3 only
D.None of these expressions are equivalent.

Answer 1

D. None of these expressions are equivalent

Explanation:

1. x^2 + 2x - 48

2. x^2 + 14x + 48

3. x^2 - 2x - 48

4. x^2 + 8x - 48