Question

Using the Zero Product Property, solve for the x-values given (x-2)(x+3)=0.

Answer 1

x = 2 or -3

Explanation:

The product will be zero when one of the factors is zero.

First factor:

x - 2 = 0

x = 2 . . . . . add 2 to both sides of the equation

Second factor:

x + 3 = 0

x = -3 . . . . .subtract 3 from both sides of the equation

The values of x that solve this equation are x = 2 and x = -3.