Question

Find all the zeros of the function
f(x)= (x+5)(x-8)^2

Answer 1

just solve this:
(x+5)(x-8)^2 = 0

Answer 2

Keep in mind that a product is 0 when one of the multiples is 0.

Answer 3

x=-5 x=8

Answer 4

so either x+5=0
or (x-8)^2=0

Answer 5

zeros are basically the value of x

Answer 6

okay. so I just set the, equal to 0

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

okay thanks