Question

If (x + 1)(x - 3) = 12, then which of the following statements is true?

1.) x + 1 = 12 or x - 3 = 12

2.) x + 1 = 0 or x - 3 = 0

3.) x - 5 = 0 or x + 3 = 0

Answer 1

If (x + 1)(x - 3) = 12, then which of the following statements is true?

1.) x + 1 = 12 or x - 3 = 12

is true