Question

Explain how to determine the zeros of f(x)=(x+3)(x-1)

Answer 1

x = -3, x = 1

Explanation:

To determine the zeroes of the factored quadratic equation, we need to look back at its definition. The zeroes are a function are specific x-values that result in a y-value of 0.

In this case, we want the numbers inside of the parantheses to equal 0. If we substitute in x = -3, we get (0)(x - 1), and we know that is just 0. Similarly, if we substitute in x = 1, we get (x + 3)(0), and we know that is just 0.

As such, these are your solutions.

Answer 2

x= -3, x = 1

Explanation:

Zeros are values of x, when f(x) = 0.

0=(x+3)(x-1)

x+3 = 0, x - 1=0

x= -3, x = 1