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Find the zeros of polynomial functions and solve polynomial equations.
f(x)=x^3-5x^2-9x+45

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Find the zeros, just equal the equation to 0.


x³ - 5x² - 9x + 45 = 0


Factor:


x².(x - 5) - 9.(x - 5) = 0

(x² - 9).(x - 5) = 0


It's a multiplication, so, if one term goes to 0, everything goes too.


x² - 9 = 0

x² = 9

x = + or - √9


x' = 3

x'' = -3


x - 5 = 0

x = 5


Now we have three roots: -3, 3, 5.

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