Find the zeros:

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

The zeros are the x values where the function is equal to 0. The function p (x) is already factored, so now wee just set both factors equal to 0.

x + 6 = 0

x = - 6

and

x - 7 = 0

x = 7

The zeros of p (x) are x = - 6 and 7