Question

In two or more complete senteces compare the number of x-intercepts in the graph of f(x)=x^2 to the number of x-intercepts in the graph of g(x)=x^2-7. Be sure to include the transformation that occured between the parent function f(x) and its image g(x)

Answer 1

Explanation:

f(x) = x² is an up-opening parabola with vertex (0,0). There is one x-intercept, and that is the vertex.

g(x) = x²-7 is the equivalent to f(x) shifted down 7 units. Since the vertex is below the x-axis and the parabola opens upwards, it intercepts the x-axis at two points.