Question

select the correct answer.

if the zeros of a quadratic function are 3 and 8, what are the factors of the function?

(x + 8) and (x - 3)
(x - 8) and (x + 3)
(x + 8) and (x + 3)
(x - 8) and (x - 3)

Explanation:

Identify the zeros of the quadratic function

$$ x_1 = 3,\quad x_2 = 8 $$

Apply the Factor Theorem

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State the factors of the function

$$ (x - 8) \text{ and } (x - 3) $$

Answer:

• (x + 8) and (x - 3)
• (x - 8) and (x + 3)
• (x + 8) and (x + 3)
• (x - 8) and (x - 3) (Correct answer)