Question

Which point is an x-intercept of the quadratic function f(x) = (x + 6)(x – 3)?

(0,6)
(0,–6)
(6,0)
(–6,0)

Answer 1

Answer: (-6, 0)

Explanation:

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Answer 2

D: (-6,0)

Explanation:

Set f(x) equal to 0 and solve for the values of x:

f(x) = (x+6)(x-3)

0 = (x+6)(x-3)

x+6=0 and x-3=0

x=-6 and x=3

Therefore, the x-intercepts are (-6,0) and (3,0). Because only (-6,0) is an option, then option D is correct.