Answer:
Values of x are: x=0 or x=-3 or x=-12
Step-by-step explanation:
The equation given to solve using zero product property is 
Zero property rule states that if ab=0 then a=0 or b=0
Taking x common from the equation:

Applying zero product rule

Now, solving 
Using quadratic formula to find value of x

Putting values

So, Values of x are: x=0 or x=-3 or x=-12
3b - a = 45
a = 2b + 40
Solve simultaneously.
3b - (2b + 40) = 45
3b - 2b - 40 = 45
b = 45 + 40
b = 95min (1 hour 35 min)
a = 2 (95) + 40
a = 230min ( 3 hour 50 min)
You can divide it by 9 and get 231 so 231 times 9 equals 2079
Answer:
C. The trails are not independent.