Math Problem Statement

We'd like to find the zeros of the function f(x) = x^2 + 6x + 4. Which of these is the factorization of x^2 + 6x + 4?

Solution

From the provided image, we are working with the function f(x)=x2+6x+4f(x) = x^2 + 6x + 4. The question asks us to find the zeros of this function and identify its factorization.

Solution:

To factorize f(x)=x2+6x+4f(x) = x^2 + 6x + 4, let's proceed as follows:

  1. Use the quadratic formula to find the roots: The quadratic formula is: x=b±b24ac2ax = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a} Here, a=1a = 1, b=6b = 6, c=4c = 4.

    Substituting: x=6±624(1)(4)2(1)x = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{6^2 - 4(1)(4)}}{2(1)} x=6±36162x = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{36 - 16}}{2} x=6±202x = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{20}}{2} x=6±252x = \frac{-6 \pm 2\sqrt{5}}{2} x=3±5x = -3 \pm \sqrt{5}

    The roots are x=3+5x = -3 + \sqrt{5} and x=35x = -3 - \sqrt{5}.

  2. Factorize the quadratic: The factorization of f(x)f(x) can be written using the roots: f(x)=(x(3+5))(x(35))f(x) = (x - (-3 + \sqrt{5}))(x - (-3 - \sqrt{5})) f(x)=(x+35)(x+3+5)f(x) = (x + 3 - \sqrt{5})(x + 3 + \sqrt{5})

    This matches with none of the multiple-choice options in the image.

  3. Check provided factorizations: By expanding each of the options, none result in x2+6x+4x^2 + 6x + 4. Therefore, the correct choice is "None of these."

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How can you complete the square to rewrite x2+6x+4x^2 + 6x + 4?
  2. How do you derive the quadratic formula?
  3. What are the key steps to graph x2+6x+4x^2 + 6x + 4?
  4. How do the zeros of a function relate to its graph?
  5. How can you verify a factorization is correct?

Tip: When factorizing, always verify by expanding the factors to ensure they produce the original polynomial!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Factorization
Quadratic Formula

Formulas

Quadratic formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a

Theorems

Quadratic Formula Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10