Find the zeros of the function. Write the smaller solution first, and the larger solution second. f(x) = (x + 4)^2 - 25.

The zeros of the function are x = -9 and x = 1.

Step-by-step explanation:

The zeros of a function f(x) are the values of x for which f(x) = 0.

In this problem:

Solving a quadratic equation:

Given a second order polynomial expressed by the following equation:

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This polynomial has roots such that , given by the following formulas:

So

Zeros

This means that

The zeros of the function are x = -9 and x = 1.

example 2 – simplify: step 1: completely factor both the numerators and denominators of all fractions. step 2: change the division sign to a multiplication sign and flip (or reciprocate) the fraction after the division sign; essential you need to multiply by the reciprocal. step 3 : cancel or reduce the fractions.