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Solving Quadratic Equations: Zero Product Property — Quiz

Question 4 • Algebra I

An equation has solutions of m is equal to negative 5 and m is equal to 9 Which could be the equation?

Answer
A
m squared plus 5 m minus 9 is equal to 0
B
open paren m plus 5 close paren times open paren m minus 9 close paren is equal to 0
C
m squared minus 5 m plus 9 is equal to 0
D
open paren m minus 5 close paren times open paren m plus 9 close paren is equal to 0

Explanation

An equation with solutions m = −5 and m = 9 has factors (m + 5) and (m − 9), since each factor equals zero at one of those values. Setting their product equal to zero gives (m + 5)(m − 9) = 0. This is choice A.

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