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3 years ago

What are the zeros of the polynomial function f(x)=x^2-x-20

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1 answer:

Sidana [21]3 years ago

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Answer:

x=5 or x= -4

Step-by-step explanation:

hello :

f(x)=x²-x-20

solve : x²-x-20 =0

(x-5)(x+4)=0

x-5=0 or x+4=0

x=5 or x= -4

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