they look like this 0 zeros. what are zeros? zeros are what x equals or where your graph touches...
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THEY LOOK LIKE THIS 0
Zeros
What are zeros?
Zeros are what x equals
OR
Where your graph touches the x-axis
How to Find Zeros
1. If you have a graph, look at it.
Wherever the graph crosses the x-axis, those are your zeros.
2. If you have no graph and a simple equation like this:
-2x+4=0
Just solve.
-2x+4=0 -4
-2x=-4 /-2
x=-4/-2x=2
3. If you have a quadratic equation like this:
x = -2x2 - 6x + 8 = 0
No need to fear.
Just factor.
x = -2x2 - 6x + 8 = 0
becomes
(-2x-7)(x-1)=0
Set each one equal to 0 and solve
-2x-7=0 +7
-2x=7 /-2
x=7/-2
x-1=0 +1
x=1
x=7/-2, x=1
What if factoring doesn't work?!?!
Don't worry. It's okay.
Use the quadratic formula.
-b +/- (square root)b2-4ac/2a