Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
f(x) = x^2 – 2x – 3
To find the roots, set the equation equal to zero
0 = x^2 – 2x – 3
Factor, what two numbers multiply to -3 and add to -2
-3 * 1 = -3
-3 + 1 = -2
0 = (x-3)( x+1)
Using the zero product property
x-3 =0 x+1 =0
x=3 x=-1
