Question

If one zero of the quadritic polynomial x2 –5x–6 is 6

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

p(x) = x²-5x-6

-b/a = 5

c/a = -6

p(6) = 0

Let the other zero be "a"

sum of zeros = 6 + a = -b/a  

6 + a = 5

a = 5 - 6

  = -1

The other zero is -1