Question

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

–6, 0, 4

6, 0, –4

–6, 0, –4

6, 0, 4

Answer 1

thats just a plug and play

Answer 2

1 -10 24
0 6 -24
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1 -4 0

6 is a zero

Answer 3

1 -10 24
0 4 -24
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1 -6 0

and 4 is a zero

Answer 4

Factor out common term, which is x. Then factor the quadratic.

x (x^2-10 x+24)
(x-6) (x-4) x