Question

Find the roots of the factored polynomial.

(x–2)(x+6)
Write your answer as a list of values separated by commas.
x=

Answer 1

x = -6, 2

Explanation:

Given:

• Factorised polynomial is (x-2)(x+6)

To Find:

• Roots of given polynomial

Concept used:

• In order to find the roots we need to equate the given polynomial to 0 .

Using the concept, we have

(x-2)(x+6) = 0

x = 2 or x = -6

So, roots are x = -6, 2.

Answer 2

x=2,-6

Explanation:

(x–2)(x+6)

To find the roots, set the factors equal to zero

(x–2)(x+6) = 0

Using the zero product property

x-2 =0 x+6 =0

Solve each equation

x-2+2 =0+2 x+6-6 = 0-6

x=2 x=-6

The solution is x=2,-6