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

Mathematics

2 answers:

Alborosie3 years ago

6 0

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

babymother [125]3 years ago

3 0

X= -6 and 1
To find the zeros you have to find two numbers that multiply to get -6 and add to get 5
The two numbers you can use are 6 and -1.
You then set these up with c
(x+6)(x-1)
Then set each of these up with 0
x+6=0 x-1=0
Then solve for them
x=-6 x=1
-6 and 1 are your solutions

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