Question

How many x-intercepts would the function shown below have?

F(x) =x^2 (x^2+9) (x^2-3) (5x+1) ^2

Answer 1

Explanation:

step 1. x intercepts are where y = 0

step 2. y = 0 when factors are equal to zero

step 3. the x intercepts are 0, sqr(3), -sqrt(3), -1/5

step 4. answer: 4.