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Practice Test

Question 12 • Algebra II

Use the zero product property to find the solutions to the equation x squared minus x minus 6 is equal to 0

Answer
A
x is equal to negative 2 or x is equal to 3
B
x is equal to negative 3 or x is equal to negative 2
C
x is equal to 2 or x is equal to 3
D
x is equal to negative 3 or x is equal to 2

Explanation

Factor the quadratic: x² − x − 6 = (x − 3)(x + 2). By the zero product property, x − 3 = 0 or x + 2 = 0, so x = 3 or x = −2. The correct choice is D, x is equal to negative 2 or x is equal to 3.

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