Write Function: Write down the given function.We are given the function F(x)=3x2−16x+21 and we need to find its zeros.
Set Equation: Set the function equal to zero to find the zeros.To find the zeros of the function, we need to solve the equation 3x2−16x+21=0.
Factor Quadratic: Factor the quadratic equation.We look for two numbers that multiply to 3×21 (63) and add up to −16. These numbers are −9 and −7.So we can write the equation as 3x2−9x−7x+21=0.
Group and Factor: Group the terms to factor by grouping.We group the terms as (3x2−9x)−(7x−21)=0.Then we factor out the common factors from each group: 3x(x−3)−7(x−3)=0.
Factor Binomial: Factor out the common binomial factor.We can now factor out the common binomial factor (x−3), which gives us (3x−7)(x−3)=0.
Solve for x: Solve for x.We set each factor equal to zero: 3x−7=0 and x−3=0.Solving the first equation for x gives us x=37.Solving the second equation for x gives us x=3.
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