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2 years ago

What are the zeros of f(x)=(x+5)(x-9)?

Mathematics

2 answers:

igor_vitrenko [27]2 years ago

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Answer:

x = - 5, x = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the zeros equate f(x) to zero, that is

(x + 5)(x - 9) = 0

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x + 5 = 0 ⇒ x = - 5

x - 9 = 0 ⇒ x = 9

klemol [59]2 years ago

5 0

Answer:

x= -5

x= 9

Step-by-step explanation:

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