Question

what are the zeros of the function
f(x)= x^2+x-6/x^2-x-6
a. -2,3
b. -3,2
c. -3,-2
d. 2,3

Answer 1

The zeros of a rational function are the zeros of the numerator

Answer 2

So long as the denominator isn't also zero

Answer 3

@wio so it would be -6?

Answer 4

no, because it doesn't equal zero at that point

Answer 5

none of the answer choices quals zero.

Answer 6

\[
(2)^2+(2)-6 = 4-4 = 0
\]

Answer 7

So \(2\) is a zero

Answer 8

oh i get it now.

Answer 9

plug in the answer choice in the equation :)

Answer 10

and see which equals 0

Answer 11

thanks for the help!