Question

Partially factored form: f(x) = (x − 3)(x 3)(x2− 4x 5) use the quadratic formula to identify the zeroes of x2 − 4x 5. x =

Answer 1

2 ± i

Explanation:

by 5, I assume you mean +5

x² - 4x + 5 = 0

x = (-b±(√(b²-4ac)) / 2a

x = (4 ± (√(16 - 20)) / 2

x = (4 ± (√(-4)) / 2

√-4 = √4√-1 which is 2i

x = (4 ± 2i) / 2

x = 2 ± i