Math Problem Statement

Graph each function to determine the zeros and locations of the x-intercepts.

Solution

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Functions and Graph Analysis:

  1. f(x)=x2+x12f(x) = x^2 + x - 12
    • Find the zeros by solving the quadratic equation:
      x2+x12=0x^2 + x - 12 = 0 Factor: (x3)(x+4)=0(x - 3)(x + 4) = 0 So, the zeros are x=3x = 3 and x=4x = -4.
    • These are the xx-intercepts.

  1. f(x)=5x210xf(x) = 5x^2 - 10x
    Factor out the common term: 5x(x2)=05x(x - 2) = 0 So, the zeros are x=0x = 0 and x=2x = 2.
    • These are the xx-intercepts.

  1. f(x)=2x210x12f(x) = 2x^2 - 10x - 12
    Solve the quadratic by factoring or using the quadratic formula: 2x210x12=02x^2 - 10x - 12 = 0
    Divide by 2: x25x6=0x^2 - 5x - 6 = 0 Factor: (x6)(x+1)=0(x - 6)(x + 1) = 0 So, the zeros are x=6x = 6 and x=1x = -1.
    • These are the xx-intercepts.

  1. f(x)=3x221x+18f(x) = 3x^2 - 21x + 18
    Factor: 3(x27x+6)=03(x^2 - 7x + 6) = 0 Factor further: 3(x6)(x1)=03(x - 6)(x - 1) = 0 So, the zeros are x=1x = 1 and x=6x = 6.
    • These are the xx-intercepts.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Factoring

Formulas

Factoring quadratic equations
Zero-product property

Theorems

Quadratic equation solutions
Zero-product property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10