Question

Find the vertex and zeros of the following function f(x)=x^2-6x-7

Answer 1

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Explanation:

1) for zeros of the function: x²-6x-7=0; ⇒ x₁=7; x₂= -1.

2) for the vertex of the function: x₀= -b/2a, where a;b;c - numbers from ax²+bx+c=0 (from x²-6x-7=0).

x₀=6/2=3;

y₀= (4ac-b²)/4a; ⇒ y₀= -16.

It means, the coordinates of the vertex are (3;-16).