The graph of the function f(x) = –(x + 3)(x – 1) is shown below.

On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens down. It goes through (negative 3, 0), has a vertex at (negative 1, 4), and goes through (1, 0).

Which statement about the function is true?

The function is positive for all real values of x where
x < –1.
The function is negative for all real values of x where
x < –3 and where x > 1.
The function is positive for all real values of x where
x > 0.
The function is negative for all real values of x where
x < –3 or x > –1.

Astudent solves the equation for v. start with the original equation. use the square root property. use the division property of equality. use the multiplication property of equality. simplify. which statement explains how to correct the error that was made? the square root property must be applied after all other properties of equality are applied. the multiplication property of equality should have been applied before the division property of equality. the division property of equality should have been applied to move the fraction to the other side of the equation. the square root property should have been applied to both complete sides of the equation instead of to select variables.