Question

The zeros of a function P(x)=x2-2x-24

Answer 1

x = -4 and x = 6

Explanation:

Factor using AC method.

1 × -24 = -24

Factors of -24 that add up to -2 are +4 and -6.

P(x) = (x + 4) (x − 6)

Therefore, zeroes of P(x) are x = -4 and 6.