Answer:
x = - 8, x = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
f(x) = x² + 6x - 16
To find the x- intercepts equate f(x) to zero, that is
x² + 6x - 16 = 0 ← in standard form
(x + 8)(x - 2) = 0 ← in factored form
Equate each factor to zero and solve for x
x + 8 = 0 ⇒ x = - 8
x - 2 = 0 ⇒ x = 2
