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A zero (root) of a function is the x-intercept of the graph. Quadratic functions can have 0, 1, or 2 zeros. (In general, a function can have as many zeros as its highest exponent.) The zeros of a quadratic function are always symmetric about the axis of symmetry.
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A zero (root) of a function is the x-intercept of the graph. Quadratic functions can have 0, 1, or 2 zeros. (In general, a function can have as many zeros as its highest exponent.) The zeros of a quadratic function are always symmetric about the axis of symmetry. Zeroes can be found by graphing or by factoring. No zeros: 1 zero: 2 zeros:
Factoring by GCF The GCF (Greatest Common Factor) is the greatest number and/or variable that evenly divides into each term. Factor each expression by GCF: 1) 4xy2 – 3x 2) 10x2y3 – 20xy2 – 5xy 3)3n4 + 6m2n3– 12nm 4) 5x2 + 7 x(4y – 3x) 5xy(2xy2 – 4y – 1) 3n(n3 + 2m2n2 – 6m) Prime
Determine the zeros of each function: • f(x) = 5x2 + 10x • g(x) = ½x2 – 2x • h(x) = 9x2 + 3x 5x(x + 2) 5x = 0 and x + 2 = 0 x = 0 and x = -2 The zeros are x = 0 and x = -2 ½x(x – 4) ½x = 0 and x – 4 = 0 x = 0 and x = 4 The zeros are x = 0 and x = 4 3x(3x + 1) 3x = 0 and 3x + 1 = 0 x = 0 and 3x = -1 x = -1/3 The zeros are x = 0 and x = -1/3
A binomial (quadratic expression with two terms) consisting of two perfect squares can be factored using a method called “difference of squares.” Difference of squares: a2 – b2 = (a + b)(a – b) Ex) Factor each expression: 1) x2 – 9 2) 16x2 – 49 (x + 3)(x – 3) (4x + 7)(4x – 7)
Example 4A: Find Roots by Using Special Factors Find the roots of the equation by factoring. 12x2 - 27 3(4x2 – 9) 3(2x – 3)(2x+ 3) = 0 2x – 3 = 02x+ 3 = 0 x = 3/2 x = -3/2 The zeros are x = 3/2 and x = -3/2
Factor by grouping when you have four terms with no common factor. Ex) Factor each expression: • xy – 5y – 2x + 10 2) x2 + 4x – x – 4 y(x – 5) – 2(x – 5) (y – 2)(x – 5) x(x + 4) – 1(x + 4) (x – 1)(x + 4) x – 1 = 0 x + 4 = 0 x = 1 and x = -4 The zeros are x = 1 and x = -4