Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Linear and Quadratic Functions - Section 2.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Zeros - 2.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 146: 12

Answer

zeros: $0$ and $-4$ $x$-intercepts: $0$ and $-4$

Work Step by Step

Factor the polynomial to obtain: $$f(x) = x(x+4)$$ Set $f(x) =0$ to obtain: $$0=x(x+4)$$ Find the zeros of the function by solving the equation above using the Zero Product Property to obtain: \begin{align*} x&=0 &\text{ or }& &x+4=0\\ x&=0 &\text{ or }& &x=-4\end{align*} The zeros are $0$ and $-4$. The $x$-intercepts are $0$ and $-4$.
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