Question

Select the two values of the x that are roots of the given polynomial below. 3x^2+20x-7

Answer 1

3x² + 20x - 7 =
3x² + 21x - x - 7 =
3x(x+7) - (x+7) = 
(3x-1)(x+7)

3x-1 = 0     or    x+7 = 0
x = -1/3             x=-7

Answer: -7, -1/3.