Math Problem Statement

Find the zeros of the function. Enter the solutions from least to greatest. [f(x) = (x - 10)^2 - 49]

Solution

To find the zeros of the function f(x)=(x10)249f(x) = (x - 10)^2 - 49, we need to solve the equation f(x)=0f(x) = 0. This means we set the function equal to zero and solve for xx.

(x10)249=0(x - 10)^2 - 49 = 0

First, add 49 to both sides of the equation:

(x10)2=49(x - 10)^2 = 49

Next, take the square root of both sides:

x10=±49x - 10 = \pm \sqrt{49}

Since 49=7\sqrt{49} = 7, we have:

x10=±7x - 10 = \pm 7

This gives us two possible equations:

  1. x10=7x - 10 = 7
  2. x10=7x - 10 = -7

Solve each equation:

  1. x=7+10=17x = 7 + 10 = 17
  2. x=7+10=3x = -7 + 10 = 3

So, the zeros of the function are x=3x = 3 and x=17x = 17.

Thus, the solutions from least to greatest are: 3 and 17\boxed{3 \text{ and } 17}

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Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. Find the zeros of f(x)=(x+5)216f(x) = (x + 5)^2 - 16.
  2. Solve the equation (x4)225=0(x - 4)^2 - 25 = 0.
  3. Determine the zeros of the function g(x)=(x2)236g(x) = (x - 2)^2 - 36.
  4. Find the solutions to the equation h(x)=(x+8)264h(x) = (x + 8)^2 - 64.
  5. Solve for xx in (x1)29=0(x - 1)^2 - 9 = 0.

Tip: Always remember that taking the square root of both sides of an equation introduces both the positive and negative roots.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic Equations
Square Root
Equation Solving

Formulas

Quadratic formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12