Question

Given g(x)=x2−3x−10
, which statement is true?

(1 point)

The zeros are 2 and 5, because the factors are (x−2)
and (x−5)
.

The zeros are 2 and -5, because the factors are (x−2)
and (x+5)
.

The zeros are 5 and -2, because the factors are (x−5)
and (x+2)
.

The zeros are -5 and -2, because the factors are (x+5)
and (x+2)
.

Answer 1

The true statement is: "The zeros are 5 and -2, because the factors are (x−5) and (x+2)."

Check: x^2 − 3x − 10 = (x−5)(x+2), so zeros are x = 5 and x = −2.