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The zeros of the function graphed
Answer to Problem 46STP
The zeros of the graphed functions are
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The function:
Concept Used:
The x -intercepts are where the graph crosses the x -axis, and the y -intercepts are where the graph crosses the y -axis.
Then, algebraically,
- an x -intercept is a point on the graph where y is zero, and
- a y -intercept is a point on the graph where x is zero.
More specifically,
- an x -intercept is a point in the equation where the y -value is zero, and
- a y -intercept is a point in the equation where the x -value is zero.
Calculation:
In order to find the zeros of the graphed function we can graph the equation by using x and y − intercept method. First we find the x intercept from the graph and then plot the points on the grid and join then to complete the graph.
We see that in graph that the graph intersects the x-axis at two points.
Thus, the zeros of the graphed functions are
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