What is a solution to open paren x plus 6 close paren times open paren x plus 2 close paren is equal to 60 ?
Answer
A
x is equal to negative 6
B
x is equal to negative 4
C
x is equal to 4
D
x is equal to 12
Explanation
Substitute x = 4 into the expression: (4 + 6)(4 + 2) = 10 × 6 = 60. Therefore, x = 4 makes the equation true, so the correct choice is x is equal to 4.
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