Question

Find the zeros of the function ƒ(x) = x2 + 2x – 3.

Question 16 options:

A)

(– 3,0) and (1,0)

B)

(3,0) and (1,0)

C)

(– 3,0) only

D)

(3,0) only

Answer 1

A) (– 3,0) and (1,0)

Explanation:

Answer 2

A) (– 3,0) and (1,0)

Explanation:

Plugging the given x-values into the equation gives us;

ƒ(x) = x² + 2x – 3

f(-3) = (-3)² + 2(-3) - 3 = 0

and

f(1) = (1)² +2(1) - 3 = 0