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0. Review of Algebra4h 18m

Algebraic Expressions
36m

Exponents
32m

Polynomials Intro
19m

Multiplying Polynomials
36m

Factoring Polynomials
1h 2m

Radical Expressions
15m

Simplifying Radical Expressions
35m

Rationalize Denominator
15m

Rational Exponents
4m

1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m

Linear Equations
31m

Rational Equations
21m

The Imaginary Unit
6m

Powers of i
11m

Complex Numbers
36m

Intro to Quadratic Equations
18m

The Square Root Property
11m

Completing the Square
12m

The Quadratic Formula
18m

Choosing a Method to Solve Quadratics
9m

Linear Inequalities
20m

2. Graphs of Equations1h 43m

Graphs and Coordinates
7m

Two-Variable Equations
23m

Lines
1h 12m

3. Functions2h 17m

Intro to Functions & Their Graphs
35m

Common Functions
5m

Transformations
45m

Function Operations
21m

Function Composition
29m

4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m

Quadratic Functions
39m

Understanding Polynomial Functions
34m

Graphing Polynomial Functions
30m

Dividing Polynomials

Zeros of Polynomial Functions

5. Rational Functions1h 23m

Introduction to Rational Functions
9m

Asymptotes
35m

Graphing Rational Functions
38m

6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m

Introduction to Exponential Functions
9m

Graphing Exponential Functions
25m

The Number e
8m

Introduction to Logarithms
22m

Graphing Logarithmic Functions
18m

Properties of Logarithms
27m

Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
35m

7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 5m

Two Variable Systems of Linear Equations
1h 7m

Introduction to Matrices
1h 11m

Determinants and Cramer's Rule
1h 3m

Graphing Systems of Inequalities
42m

8. Conic Sections2h 23m

Introduction to Conic Sections
5m

Circles
15m

Ellipses: Standard Form
33m

Parabolas
36m

Hyperbolas at the Origin
40m

Hyperbolas NOT at the Origin
12m

9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 22m

Sequences
40m

Arithmetic Sequences
25m

Geometric Sequences
15m

10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m

Factorials
11m

Combinatorics
46m

Probability
47m

2. Graphs of Equations

Graphs and Coordinates

College Algebra

2. Graphs of Equations

Graphs and Coordinates

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Problem 46a

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Use the graph to a. determine the x-intercepts, if any; b. determine the y-intercepts, if any. For each graph, tick marks along the axes represent one unit each.

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Step 1: Observe the graph of the quadratic function provided. The graph is a parabola that opens upwards, and the tick marks along the axes represent one unit each.

Step 2: To determine the x-intercepts, locate the points where the graph crosses the x-axis. These are the points where the y-value is zero. From the graph, identify the x-coordinates of these points.

Step 3: To determine the y-intercept, locate the point where the graph crosses the y-axis. This is the point where the x-value is zero. From the graph, identify the y-coordinate of this point.

Step 4: Verify the intercepts by checking the coordinates visually on the graph. Ensure that the x-intercepts and y-intercept align with the tick marks provided.

Step 5: Summarize the intercepts: The x-intercepts are the points where the graph crosses the x-axis, and the y-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the y-axis.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

X-Intercepts

X-intercepts are the points where a graph crosses the x-axis. At these points, the value of y is zero. To find the x-intercepts of a function, you set the function equal to zero and solve for x. In the context of a quadratic function, this often involves factoring or using the quadratic formula.

Y-Intercepts

Y-intercepts are the points where a graph crosses the y-axis. At these points, the value of x is zero. To determine the y-intercept of a function, you evaluate the function at x = 0. For quadratic functions, this is simply the constant term when the function is expressed in standard form.

Quadratic Functions

Quadratic functions are polynomial functions of degree two, typically expressed in the form f(x) = ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants. The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola, which can open upwards or downwards depending on the sign of the coefficient 'a'. Understanding the shape and properties of parabolas is essential for analyzing their intercepts.

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