Find the zeros of the polynomial function.

f(x) = x2 – 12x + 20

4, 5

2, 10

–4, –5

–2, –10

Question

Find the zeros of the polynomial function.

 

 

        f(x) = x2 – 12x + 20
 


   
4, 5

 
   
2, 10

 
   

–4, –5
 
   

–2, –10

wcrmelissa2001 · Answer

by zeros do you mean roots?

ayonnaleflore · Answer

now this one i got totally lost on

ayonnaleflore · Answer

yes

wcrmelissa2001 · Answer

https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/factoring-quadratics.html Sorry, i'm not sure how to explain but this is basically how it works. LIke er... the link should be more helpful... @mathmale

mathmale · Answer

f(x) = x2 – 12x + 20   Should be written as   f(x) = x^2 – 12x + 20.
What are some of the methods of factoring quadratics that you've learned and used before?
1. factoring by grouping
2. quadratic formula
3.  completing the square
4.  graphing
5.  others?
Why not try some of these?

ayonnaleflore · Answer

so how would i do it if i wanted to use the Quadratic formula

mathmale · Answer

Identify the coefficients a, b qnd c of      f(x) = x^2 – 12x + 20.

a=
b=
c=

Plug these values into the quadratic formula$$x=\frac{ -b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac} }{ 2a }$$

Show all work and share your results, please.

1sttime4everything · Answer

mathmale can i ask you something

mathmale · Answer

What would you like to ask?

ayonnaleflore · Answer

a=1
b=-12
c=20

mathmale · Answer

Nice work.  x=??

mathmale · Answer

What result have you obtained?