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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Reagan Rocha

13 June, 15:37

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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Rudy Dyer · Answer 1

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