Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 8 - Graphing Quadratic Functions - 8.5 - Using Intercept Form - Exercises - Page 455: 26

Answer

$-1$

Work Step by Step

The given function is $\Rightarrow g(x)=-4x^2-8x-4$ Substitute $0$ for $g(x)$. $\Rightarrow 0=-4x^2-8x-4$ Factor out $-4$. $\Rightarrow 0=-4(x^2+2x+1)$ Factor the trinomial. $\Rightarrow 0=-4(x+1)(x+1)$ Use zero product property. $\Rightarrow x+1=0$ or $x+1=0$ Solve for $x$. $\Rightarrow x=-1$ or $x=-1$ Hence, the zero of the function is $-1$.
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