Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
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Chapter 1 - Section 1.3 - Graphing Equations - Exercise Set - Page 37: 41

Answer

The graph is a parabola facing down, with points $(0,3)$, $(\sqrt 3, 0)$ and $(-\sqrt 3,0)$.

Work Step by Step

$$y=3-x^{2}$$ To get the intercepts, set x to zero: $$y=3-x^{2}$$ $$y=3-0^{2}$$ $$y=3$$ Hence, you get the point (0,3). Next, set y to zero: $$y=3-x^{2}$$ $$0=3-x^{2}$$ $$3=x^{2}$$ $$x=±\sqrt 3$$ Hence, the points $(\sqrt 3, 0)$ and $(-\sqrt 3,0)$.
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