Which values for a and b make the statement (a+6) (b-1) = 0 true?

a = - 6, b=0

a=6, b=1

a = - 6. b = - 1

a=0,=b=0

The answers A, B, and C all work for this problem. The answer D is the only one that does not.

Step-by-step explanation:

When looking at two parenthesis being multiplied together and being equal to 0, we know that at least one of the parenthesis must be equal to 0 for it to be true. In A and C, the first parenthesis will be equal to 0 due to a = - 6.

(a + 6)

(-6 + 6)

(0)

And in B, we can see that the second parenthesis would be equal to 0 due to b = 1

(b - 1)

(1 - 1)

(0)

Now we can try the D options, but will note that they do not work for either parenthesis.

(a + 6) (b - 1)

(0 + 6) (0 - 1)

(6) (-1)