Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.6 - More about Parabolas and Their Applications - 8.6 Exercises - Page 557: 4

Answer

$0$ or no $x$-intercept

Work Step by Step

The given vertex, $(1,-3)$, of a quadratic function is below the $x$-axis. With a parabola that opens down, then the parabola will not touch/cross the $x$-axis. Hence, the number of $x$-intercepts that the graph will have is $0$.
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