Question

G(t) = (t 1)2 = 20.25

1) What are the zeros of the function?
Write the smaller t first, and the larger t second.

Answer 1

The zeros are (-5.5, 0) and (3.5, 0).

Explanation:

g(t) = (t + 1)² − 20.25

0 = (t + 1)² − 20.25

20.25 = (t + 1)²

±4.5 = t + 1

t = -1 ± 4.5

t = -5.5 or 3.5