SOLUTION: Give the numerical value of the GREATEST ZERO for the polynomial function P(x) = x^2 - 3x

SOLUTION: Give the numerical value of the GREATEST ZERO for the polynomial function P(x) = x^2 - 3x - 10. Greatest value is...?

Question 335948: Give the numerical value of the GREATEST ZERO for the polynomial function P(x) = x^2 - 3x - 10. Greatest value is...?
Answer by jrfrunner(365) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.set your polynoimial equal to zero

2.Factor the polynomial
0=(x+2)*(x-5)
3. Find the x values, making the polynomial zero
x=-2 and x=5
4. determine which x value is largest
x=5
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