Question

Consider the given function.

Answer 1

Answer:

D)

Step-by-step explanation:

f(x) = x^2 -14x -72

0=x^2 - 14x-72

0=x^2 - 18x+4x-72

0=x(x-18)+4(x-18)

0=(x-18)(x+4)

x-18=0 or x+4=0

x1=18 or x2=-4

asis of symmetry: x=(x1+x2)/2

x=(18+(-4))/2

x=14/2

x=7