Determine the zeros of the function x2 − 16x + 63 = 0

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anonymous · Answer

and if anyone could help me out on this by putting me through step by step so i know how to do it, that would be awesome thanksw!

campbell_st · Answer

find the factors of 63 that add to -16...(hint both factors are negative)

anonymous · Answer

?? O.o what?

anonymous · Answer

two numbers that multiplied together give 63 and when added together give -16 and as campbell_st said both of them are negative
if you can find these numbers, then you can factor

anonymous · Answer

wel, what are those numbers? and factor them into what? you guys, please bare with me i have no freaking clue what your talking about xD

campbell_st · Answer

find 2 numbers that multiply to 63.... and those 2 numbers must add to 16