Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 5 - Polynomials and Factoring - 5.7 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring - 5.7 Exercise Set - Page 352: 60

Answer

$$ x=-4,1$$

Work Step by Step

To solve an equation set equal to zero using a graph, we see where the graph intersects the x-axis. Thus, we can use the reverse method, solving the equation by setting it equal to zero to see what the x-intercepts are. Doing this, we find: $$ 0=x^2+3x-4 \\ 0=(x+4)(x-1) \\ x=-4,1$$
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