The graph of f(x) = 3x² -5x-22 passes through the point (0-22) and one of its zeros is -2. What is the other zero of the function?

Subin asked May 14, 2023

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Subin asked May 14, 2023

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Answer:
(11)/(3) , or 3
(2)/(3) or 3.67

Explanation:

3x^2-5x-22

1. Factor

(3x-11)(x+2)

2. Set each expression in parenthesis equal to 0

3x-11 = 0, x+2 = 0

3. Solve for X

x = (11)/(3) , x = -2

4. Since we are given -2 as a solution, the other zero of the function is
(11)/(3) , or 3
(2)/(3)

Jjbskir answered May 18, 2023

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