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14 March, 09:42

Igoroleshko156 this question is for you ...

The polynomial P (x) = 2x^2-5x-42 can be factored as P (x) = (x-6) (2x+7). What are the zeros of the polynomial?

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  1. 14 March, 10:05
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    x = 6, - 7/2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    p (x) = 2x^2 - 5x - 42

    p (x) = (x - 6) (2x + 7)

    x - 6 + 6 = 0 + 6

    x = 6

    2x + 7 - 7 = 0 - 7

    2x / 2 = - 7 / 2

    x = - 7/2

    Answer: x = 6, - 7/2
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