Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: HiSET
Exam: HiSET Math Practice Test
Practice Question
What are the solutions to (x-2)(x+4) = 0?
Answer Choices
- A: -4 and 2
- B: -3 and 1
- C: -2 and 4
- D: -1 and 1
- E: -1 and 3
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Set each factor to zero: x - 2 = 0 → x = 2; x + 4 = 0 → x = -4. Solutions: -4 and 2. Options: B, C, D, E incorrect; A correct.