Determine the maximum number of zeros of the polynomial function -9x^2+2x+2
a. 3
b. 2
c. 1
d. 4

Question

Determine the maximum number of zeros of the polynomial function -9x^2+2x+2
a. 3
b. 2
c. 1
d. 4

esa_pau · Answer

i plugged in every one of them 
a.-73
b.-30
c.-5
d.-566

vuriffy · Answer

You do not have to plug in anything for this type of question.

vuriffy · Answer

Do you know what an exponent signifies for a equation?

esa_pau · Answer

_-_ my teacher said i do...

esa_pau · Answer

yas

vuriffy · Answer

Well, your teacher is incorrect.

esa_pau · Answer

like always

vuriffy · Answer

What does it signify then? If you knew, you would know the answer.

vuriffy · Answer

Hint: maximum number of zeros.

vuriffy · Answer

Exponent of ^3 means it has a maximum number of 3 zeros.
So what do you think ^2 means?

esa_pau · Answer

im done i learn this last year. and is a power of a given number

triciaal · Answer

it is important to stop and read the questions 
now you see how much time you would save if you did not try to plug anything. 
sometimes you have to slow down to  know how to get ahead 
keep practicing and remember to read.

esa_pau · Answer

i agree but i got other type of homework to do also so i go fast