jahajahaja jahajahaja
  • 01-09-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

What are the zeros of f(x)=x^2+x-20?
A.x=-2 and x=10
B.x=-10 and x=2
C.x=-5 and x=4
D.x=-4 and x=5

Respuesta :

dalendrk
dalendrk dalendrk
  • 02-09-2016
f(x) = x² + x - 20 = x² + 5x - 4x - 20 = x(x + 5) - 4(x + 5) = (x + 5)(x - 4)

f(x) = 0 ⇔ (x + 5)(x - 4) = 0 ⇔ x + 5 = 0 or x - 4 = 0 ⇒ x = -5 or x = 4

Answer: C. x = -5 and x = 4.
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

The cure for alcoholism is too expensive for most people to afford it. True or false
What is the preposition in the sentence? "The children sat under the tree" A) Sat B) Children C) Under D) The Please explain what a preposition is and why the
Which statement represents a difference between horizontal and vertical relationships? A. Vertical relationships involve equal status, while horizontal relati
(please help me out D: ) (I screenshot the question and answer)
Why are Bacteria successful?
5= m+2 what would m = to
c is incorrect help me
If 2/5 divided by blank = 4/5 what is blank
what causes a top to stop spinning?
A naturally occurring force related to two bodies in motion is _______ force. A. centripetal B. frictional C. centrifugal D. gravitational