Question

where does the graph of this function cross the x-axis?

Answer 1

set the numerator (top) equal to zero and solve for \(x\)
a fraction is only zero if the numerator is zero

Answer 2

It crosses the y axis at -2

Answer 3

set y to 0

Answer 4

and solve for x

Answer 5

and crosses the x axis at-24/11
Put that in a calculator and check

Answer 6

@okdutchman7 u have to explain :P

Answer 7

Would the answer be -12,2

Answer 8

this is what you have to solve :\[x^2+14x+24=0\]

Answer 9

@chachi123 x^2+14x+24=0, solve for x

Answer 10

Solve by using the quadratic formula.

Answer 11

you are close, but not \(2\) it would be \(2\) after you factor this as \[(x+2)(x+12)=0\]

Answer 12

and u get -2,-12

Answer 13

oops i meant "not 12, -12"

Answer 14

gg explained b4 me :P

Answer 15

I had got -12,-2

Answer 16

Thank you!