Question

Match the reasons with the statements.

GIVEN: x2 + 6x + 2x + 12 = 0

TO PROVE: x = -6 or x = -2

1. x2 + 6 x + 2 x + 12 = 0
Zero product postulate
2. x2 + 8 x + 12 = 0
Distributive Postulate
3. ( x + 6)( x + 2) = 0
Subtraction property of equality
4. x + 6 = 0 or x + 2 = 0
Given
5. x = -6 or x = -2
Combining like terms

Answer 1

You've got to be a troll.

Explanation:

You are a troll.

Answer 2

1. Given

`x^2+6x+2x+12=0`

2. Combining like terms

`x^2+8x+12=0`

3. Distributive Postulate

`(x+6)(x+2)=0`

4. Zero product postulate

`x+6=0 or x+2=0`

5. Subtraction property of equality

`x=-6 or x=-2`