Question

Find the zeros of the function: f(x) = x2 - 5x - 6.
Enter the smallest zero value.

Answer 1

let's factor f(x)
\[ f(x)=x^2-5x-6\]
\[ f(x)= x^2-6x+x-6\]
\[f(x)= x(x-6)+1(x-6)\]
\[f(x)= (x+1)(x-6)\]
so the roots are
\[x=-1, 6\]
now airricuhh you can find the smaller one, can't you?

Answer 2

thank you ash <3

Answer 3

welcome airricuhh but you should try now yourself these type of examples, if you get stuck , do tell me:)