Question

What are the zeros of f(x)=(x-1)(x+6)

Answer 1

x would equal (1,6) !!

Answer 2

x = - 6, x = 1

Explanation:

To find the zeros, let f(x) = 0, that is

(x - 1)(x + 6) = 0

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x + 6 = 0 ⇒ x = - 6

x - 1 = 0 ⇒ x = 1