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How do I the zeros of the function. k(x)=−5x2−125

 Oct 28, 2016
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x=-5, and x=2

 Oct 28, 2016
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−5x^2−125  = 0      this has no "real" zeroes........add 125 to both sides

 

-5x^2   = 125        divide both sides by -5

 

x^2  = -25             take pos/neg roots

 

x =   (±√5 ) i

 

 

cool cool cool

 Oct 28, 2016
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Wouldn't the answer be \(±5i\), not \(±\sqrt{5}i\)?

gibsonj338  Oct 29, 2016

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