A polynomial function can be written as (x + 2) (x + 3) (x - 5). What are the x-intercepts of the graph of this function?

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Ryan Ashley

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26 June, 03:19

A polynomial function can be written as (x + 2) (x + 3) (x - 5). What are the x-intercepts of the graph of this function?

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Mimi · Answer 1

(-2,0) (-3,0) (5,0)

Make each factor or parentheses equal to zero and solve to get the x value of the intercepts.

x+2 = 0

subtract 2 from both sides

x = - 2

x+3 = 0

subtract 3 from both sides

x = - 3

x-5 = 0

add 5 to both sides

x = 5