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The zeros of a quadratic function are located at x = −8 and x = 4.Which expression represents such a function?

The zeros of a quadratic function are located at x = −8 and x = 4.Which expression-example-1
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Note that if the roots of a quadratic function given as x = a and x = b,

the quadratic expression is (x - a)(x - b)

From the problem, the roots are x = -8 and x = 4

therefore the quadratic expression will be :


\lbrack x-(-8)\rbrack\lbrack x-4\rbrack=(x+8)(x-4)

The answer is B.

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