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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the zeros of the function. f(x) = x2 + 3x + 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you know how to factorize a quadratic equation?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(x+2)(x+1)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

equate the function to zero \[x^2+3x+2 = 0\] \[(x+2)(x+1) = 0\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the left hand side would become zero only when x = -1 or x = -2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thus the zeroes are -1 and -2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Logic: the product of two numbers is zero only when either of the numbers is zero

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh so all u have to do is factor and slove each factor for x thats so easy thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Its been a pleasure :)

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