SOLUTION: How do you find the roots and degree for : h(x)=x(x²-x-6)

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Question 285454: How do you find the roots and degree for : h(x)=x(x²-x-6)
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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h(x)=x(x²-x-6)
x(x^2-x-6)=0
x(x-3)(x+2)=0
x=0, x=3, x=-2
It is a 3rd degree equation because it has 3 roots.
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Ed