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What are the zeros of the polynomial function f(x) =x^2+5x-6

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  • 17-07-2019

Answer:

The zeros are x=1, x=-6

Step-by-step explanation:

f(x) =x^2+5x-6

Factor:  What two numbers multiply to -6 and add to 5

-1 *6 = -6

-1 +6 = 5

f(x) = (x-1) (x+6)

Using the zero product property

0 = (x-1) (x+6)

  x-1 =0  x+6=0

x=1         x=-6

The zeros are x=1, x=-6

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