Question

If -1 is a zero of the polynomial f(x) = x^2 -7x -8,then calculate the other zero

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

p(x)=x²-7x-8

p(-1)=(-1)²-7(-1)-8

p(-1)=1+7-8

p(-1)=8-8

p(-1)=0

yes,-1 is a zero of p(x)