39.0k views
3 votes
What are the x intercepts of the following equaition? y=x^2+5x+4​

User Bnqtoan
by
7.3k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

x=-4 x=-1

Explanation:

y=x^2+5x+4​

To find the x intercepts, set the equation equal to zero

0 = x^2+5x+4​

Factor the equation

What 2 numbers multiply to 4 and add to 5

4*1 = 4

4+1 =5

0 =(x+4) (x+1)

Using the zero product property

x+4 =0 x+1=0

x=-4 x=-1

These are the x intercepts

User Jack Steam
by
6.7k points