Question

ok idk what zeros are
A polynomial has been factored, as shown below:

f(x) = (x − 3)(x + 8)(x − 11)

What are the zeros of the polynomial?

3, 8, 11
3, −8, 11
−3, 8, −11
−3, 3, −8, 8, −11, 11

Answer 1

@math&ing001

Answer 2

Let P(x) be a polynomial
P(x) = (x-a)(x-b)
a and b are the zeros

Answer 3

Split the function into three pieces:
\[(x-3) = 0\]
\[(x+8) = 0\]
\[(x-11) = 0\]
Solve for x

Answer 4

so -3 8 and -11?

Answer 5

No

Answer 6

See what @Ineedhelplz did :)

Answer 7

3, 11, -8

Answer 8

can u medal @Ineedhelplz

Answer 9

wait what

Answer 10

why did the signs switch?

Answer 11

You always take the opposite sign, it's like you're solving for x when P(x)=0

Answer 12

ohhhhhhhhhhh

Answer 13

thanks

Answer 14

np