Find the x and y intercepts of the graph of the equation y=x^2-5

x intercepts - sqrt (5), + sqrt (5)

y intercept - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

y = x^2 - 5

to find the x intercept set y=0 and solve for x

0 = x^2-5

add 5 to each side

5 = x^2

take the square root of each side

+ - sqrt (5) = sqrt (x^2)

x = + -sqrt (5) there are 2 x intercepts since it is a quadratic

to find the y intercept set x=0 and solve for y

y = 0-5

y = - 5