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Transcribed Image Text:The function, f(x) = –2x² + x + 5, is in standard form. The What are the zeros of the function
quadratic equation is 0 = -2x + x + 5, where a = -2, b =
1, and c = 5. The discriminate b2 – 4ac is 41. Now,
complete step 5 to solve for the zeros of the quadratic
function.
f(x) = x + 5 – 2x2?
x = -1±/4T
-4
5. Solve using the quadratic formula.
O x= 1±/41
-4
-b±yb²- 4ac_
x =
2a
x = -1±/39
- 4
X = 1±/39
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