Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 2 - Linear and Quadratic Functions - Section 2.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Zeros - 2.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 146: 29

Answer

Zeros: $2\sqrt{2}-\dfrac{3}{2}, -2\sqrt{2}-\dfrac{3}{2}$ $x$-intercepts: $2\sqrt{2}-\dfrac{3}{2}, -2\sqrt{2}-\dfrac{3}{2}$

Work Step by Step

To find the zeros of a function $g$, solve the equation $g(x)=0$ The zeros of the function are also the $x-$intercepts. Let $F(x)=0$: $$(2x+3)^2-32=0$$ Using the Square Root Method $$(2x+3)^2=32$$ $$ (2x+3) = \pm \sqrt{32}$$ $\sqrt{32} \sqrt{16 \times 2} = \sqrt{16} \times \sqrt{2} = 4 \sqrt{2}$ $$(2x+3) = \pm 4 \sqrt{2}$$ $\therefore 2x+3 = 4 \sqrt{2} \text{ or } 2x+3 = -4 \sqrt{2} $ $2x+3 = 4 \sqrt{2} \to 2x = 4 \sqrt{2}-3 \to x = 2\sqrt{2} - \dfrac{3}{2}$ $2x+3 = -4 \sqrt{2} \to 2x =-4 \sqrt{2}-3 \to x = -2 \sqrt{2}-\dfrac{3}{2}$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.