Question

Determine the x-intercept(s) of the quadratic function: ƒ(x) = x2 + 4x – 32

Answer 1

x^2+4x-32

Factor the equation
(x+8)(x-4)
Check:
8-4=4
8*-4=-32

Use the zero product property to find zeros
(x+8)(x-4)=0

x+8=0
x=-8

x-4=0
x=4

Final answer: x=-8, x=4