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  • 14-03-2019
  • Mathematics
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to the equation . Where did the student go wrong? Step 1. Factor the polynomial into (x + 6) and (x - 2)Step 2. x - 6 = 0 and x + 2 = 0Step 3. x = 6 and x = -2

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jamuuj jamuuj
  • 14-03-2019

Answer and explanation:

The wrong step  is changing the sign in step 2

Such that; in step 1 the student had; (x + 6) and (x - 2)

In step 2, the student should have;

x + 6 = 0 and x - 2 = 0 instead of x - 6 = 0 and x + 2 = 0

Step 3, will thus be;

x = -6 and x = 2

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