Chris solves the equation below: x² + x − 6 = 2 (x − 2)(x + ...

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Chris solves the equation below:
x² + x − 6 = 2
(x − 2)(x + 3) = 2
by setting x − 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0.
His solutions are x = 2 and x = −3.
Is Chris correct? Why or why not?

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A

Yes, he factored correctly and then used the zero product property.

B

Yes, he didn’t use the zero product property.

C

No, he didn't factor correctly so the rest of his work is wrong.

D

No, he did not set the equation equal to zero before factoring.

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