Question

Write the smaller solution first, and the larger solution second

f(x)=(x-3)(2x-8)

Smaller x?
Larger x?

Answer 1

Smaller x is 3

Larger x is 4

Explanation:

we have

`f(x)=(x-3)(2x-8)`

To find the solutions , equate the function to zero

`0=(x-3)(2x-8)`

so

the solutions are

`(x-3)=0` ----->
`x=3`

`(2x-8)=0` ----->
`x=4`

therefore

Smaller x is 3

Larger x is 4