Kiran saw that if the equation (x + 2) (x – 4) = 0 either a + 2 is 0 or -4 is 0. He then reasoned that, if (x + 2) (x – 4) = 72 is true, then, by the zero product property, is true, then either r +2 is equal to 72 or x 6 is equal to 72. Explain why Kiran's conclusion is incorrect. Type your response in the space below.

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Kiran saw that if the equation (x + 2) (x - 4) = 0
is true, then, by the zero product property,
either a + 2 is 0 or -
4 is 0. He then reasoned that, if (x + 2) (x - 4) = 72
is true, then
either r + 2 is equal to 72 or x- 6 is equal to 72.
Explain why Kiran's conclusion is incorrect.
Type your response in the space below.
Transcribed Image Text:Kiran saw that if the equation (x + 2) (x - 4) = 0 is true, then, by the zero product property, either a + 2 is 0 or - 4 is 0. He then reasoned that, if (x + 2) (x - 4) = 72 is true, then either r + 2 is equal to 72 or x- 6 is equal to 72. Explain why Kiran's conclusion is incorrect. Type your response in the space below.
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