Use a graphing utility to graph the equation.Use a standard setting.Approximate any intercepts.
A) Intercepts: (0, 0), (-2, 0)
B) Intercepts: (0, 0)
C) Intercepts: (0, 0), (2, 0)
D) Intercepts: (2, 0), (0, 0)
E) Intercepts: (-2, 0), (0, 0)

Question

Use a graphing utility to graph the equation.Use a standard setting.Approximate any intercepts. ​  ​
A)​ Intercepts: (0, 0), (-2, 0) 
B)​ Intercepts: (0, 0) 
C) Intercepts: (0, 0), (2, 0)​ 
D)​ Intercepts: (2, 0), (0, 0) 
E)​ Intercepts: (-2, 0), (0, 0) ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation y = x^2 - 4 has zeros at x = 2 and x = -2, indicating x-intercepts of (2,0) and (-2,0). When graphed with a standard setting, the parabola opens upwards and passes through the origin. Option C matches this description, while the other choices do not.

Use a Graphing Utility to Graph the Equation