SOLUTION: I need to solve this problem algebraically, and find the zeros, but not sure how. The problem is: f(x)=x^2-9x+14/4x

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Question 672079: I need to solve this problem algebraically, and find the zeros, but not sure how.
The problem is:
f(x)=x^2-9x+14/4x
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f(x)=x^2-9x+14/4x (is it (14/4)x OR (14/4x))
finding the zeros mean find the x intercept
so plug y=0
x%5E2-9x%2B%2814%2F4%29x=0
x%5E2-9x%2B%287%2F2%29x=0
x%28x-9%2B%287%2F2%29%29=0
x%28x-11%2F2%29%29=0
x=0, OR x= 11/2