Question

Solve the equation by graphing. If exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers between which the roots are located.

x2 +3x -4 = 0

Answer 1

x = -4 and x=1

Explanation:

The solutions to the equation x^2 +3x -4 = 0 will be given by the points at which the graph intercepts the x-axis.

By looking at the graph, we can clearly see that the graph intercepts the x-axis at x=-4 and x=1.

One of the roots is located between -4 and -3, and the other one between 0 and 1.