Question

ames creates the table shown to represent the function ƒ(x) = x2 + 8x + 12.

Determine the zero(s) of the function.

Answer 1

x f(x)
-8 12
-7 5
-6 0
-5 -3
-4 -4
-3- -3
-2 0
-1 5

Answer 2

Zeros are when f(x)=0
So
ƒ(x) = x2 + 8x + 12=0

x2 + 8x + 12=0
Factor it