Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
As x = 0 is a zero, (x + 0) is a factor.
Dividing the equation by (x + 0) leaves x² - 9x + 20.
Factoring this polynomial
x² - 9x + 20 = (x - 4)(x - 5)
x - 4 = 0
x = 4
x - 5 = 0
x = 5
The zeros are at 0, 4, and 5.
Which can be verified by using a plotting calculator.
Answer:
-1/4x² + 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that:
Path of sprinkler is modeled by the quadratic function :
w(x) = -1/4(x^2 -12 )
w(x) = height of the water, in meters, at position x
The height of ceiling as a constant or Coefficient = w(x)
Expanding w(x)
-1/4(x^2 -12 )
-1/4 * x² + 1/4 * 12
-1/4x² + 3
The height of ceiling is -1/4x² + 3