Question

please help timed
Match the reasons with the statements.

GIVEN: x2 + 6x + 2x + 12 = 0
TO PROVE: x = -6 or x = -2
1. x2 + 6x + 2x + 12 = 0 Combining like terms

2. x2 + 8x + 12 = 0 Distributive Postulate

3. (x + 6)(x + 2) = 0 Zero product postulate

4. x + 6 = 0 or x + 2 = 0 Subtraction property of equality

5. x = -6 or x = -2 Given

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Start by combining like terms like 2x, 2x, and 6x to get 10x + 12= 0. thats  a start