1.   Solve the equation (x -2)(x + 2) = 0.
    A. 2, 0 B. 2
    C. -2 D. -2, 2
    Hint

  2.   Solve x2 - 4x - 5 = 0 by factoring.
    A. -1, 5 B. 1, 5
    C. -1, -5 D. 1, -5
    Hint

  3.   Solve  y2 + 8y + 16 = 0 by factoring.
    A. 4, 8 B. -4, 4
    C. -4 D. 4
    Hint

  4.   Solve the equation  a2 + 4a = -3 by graphing or by factoring.
    A. -1, 3 B. -3, 1
    C. -3, -1 D. 1, 3
    Hint

  5.   What is the negative solution of the equation ?
    A. 3 B. –3
    C. D. –5
    Hint



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