Question

Use the zero product property to find the solutions to the equation (x + 2) (x + 3) = 12.
x = –6 or x = 1
x = –3 or x = –2
x = –1 or x = 6
x = 2 or x = 3

Answer 1

(x + 2)(x + 3) = 12
Expand: x^2 + 5x + 6 = 12
Bring to one side: x^2 + 5x − 6 = 0
Factor: (x + 6)(x − 1) = 0
By the zero product property, x = −6 or x = 1

So the correct choice is: x = −6 or x = 1.