Use the graph to determine the x- and y-intercepts.
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A)x-intercepts: 2, 1, 5; y-intercept: -2
B)x-intercept: -2; y-intercepts: 2, 1, 5
C)x-intercepts: -2, 1, -5; y-intercept: -2
D)x-intercept: -2; y-intercepts: -2, 1, -5

Question

Use the graph to determine the x- and y-intercepts.
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A)x-intercepts: 2, 1, 5; y-intercept: -2 
B)x-intercept: -2; y-intercepts: 2, 1, 5 
C)x-intercepts: -2, 1, -5; y-intercept: -2 
D)x-intercept: -2; y-intercepts: -2, 1, -5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The x-intercepts occur where the graph crosses the x-axis, which are at x = 2, x = 1, and x = 5. The y-intercept occurs where the graph crosses the y-axis, which is at y = -2. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Use the Graph to Determine the X- and Y-Intercepts