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What are the zeros of the polynomial function f(x) = x3 − 10x2 + 24x?

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Answer:

x=0 x=4 x=6

Explanation:

f(x)=x^3 − 10x^2 + 24x

Factor out the greatest common factor

f(x)=x(x^2 − 10x + 24)

Factor inside the parentheses

f(x)=x(x-4)(x-6)

Setting equal to zero

0 = x(x-4)(x-6)

Using the zero product property

x=0 x-4 = 0 x-6 =0

x=0 x=4 x=6

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