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  • 20-04-2018
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find the zero of the polynomial function

f(x) = x^2 + 11x + 18

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TMP1
TMP1 TMP1
  • 20-04-2018
Assuming f(x)=0

A method that can be used is so called "Magic Numers" ( My teacher algebra teacher ikes to call it)

First, find two factors that multiply to 18 and add to 11.

9 and 2

Set it in factor form
[tex](x + 9)(x + 2)[/tex]
[tex](x + 9)(x + 2) = 0[/tex]
So this means...

[tex]x + 9 = 0[/tex]
Or
[tex]x + 2 = 0[/tex]
Solve.


X can either be equal to -9 or -2

Hope this was clear :)
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