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G(x) = 3x^2 - 33x -180 What are the missing portions of th function (the zeros)?

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Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:

x = 15 or x = -4


Discussion:

Start by factoring the given quadratic:

3x^2 - 33x - 180 = (factor 3 from each term)

3( x^2 - 11x - 60) = ( -15 + 4 = -11; (-15)*4 = -60)

3 (x -15)(x+4)

This equals zero when x = 15 or x = -4

Thank you,

MrB

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