If the polygons are similar, then the top side is equal to one half of the left side.
Since side (x -1) = 8, then x = 9.
The number of real zeros of the function f(x) = x3 + 4x2 + x − 6 is 3
<h3>How to determine the number of real zeros?</h3>
The equation of the function is given as:

Expand the function

Reorder the terms

Factor the expression

Factor out x -1

Expand

Factorize
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Factor out x + 2

The function has been completely factored and it has 3 linear factors
Hence, the number of real zeros of the function f(x) = x3 + 4x2 + x − 6 is 3
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<h2>
Answer:</h2>
The ratio of the area of region R to the area of region S is:

<h2>
Step-by-step explanation:</h2>
The sides of R are in the ratio : 2:3
Let the length of R be: 2x
and the width of R be: 3x
i.e. The perimeter of R is given by:

( Since, the perimeter of a rectangle with length L and breadth or width B is given by:
)
Hence, we get:

i.e.

Also, let " s " denote the side of the square region.
We know that the perimeter of a square with side " s " is given by:

Now, it is given that:
The perimeters of square region S and rectangular region R are equal.
i.e.

Now, we know that the area of a square is given by:

and

Hence, we get:

and

i.e.

Hence,
Ratio of the area of region R to the area of region S is:

1. Distribute
1/125 x 5n - 1/125
2. Simplify 1/125 x 5n to n/25
n/25 - 1/125