Question

What are the x-intercepts for the graph of y = 3 (x - 1)(x + 6)?

Answer 1

The x intercepts are 1, -6

Explanation:

y = 3 (x - 1)(x + 6)

To find the x intercepts, set y = 0

0 = 3 (x - 1)(x + 6)

Using the zero product property

x-1 =0 x+6 =0

x=1 x=-6

The x intercepts are 1, -6

Answer 2

(1,0) and (-6,0)

Explanation:

x-1=0

x=1

x+6=0

x=-6