Question

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Answer 1

Explanation:

a) Sum = - 6

Product = - 16

Factors = (-8) ; (2 {-8 + 2 = -6 ; (-8) * 2 = -16}

y = x² - 6x - 16

= x² + 2x - 8x - 16

= x(x + 2) - 8(x + 2)

= (x +2)(x -8)

b) y = 0

(x +2 )(x -8) = 0

x + 2 = 0 ; x - 8 = 0

x = -2 ; x = 8

(-2) ; 8 are the zeros.