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Quadratic Functions: Factored Form

Question 1 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS

Which function has only one x-intercept at (−6, 0)?

Answer
A
f(x) = x(x − 6)
B
f(x) = (x − 6)(x − 6)
C
f(x) = (x + 6)(x − 6)
D
f(x) = (x + 6)(x + 6)

Explanation

An x-intercept occurs where f(x) = 0. In choice D, f(x) = (x + 6)(x + 6), so the only zero is x = −6; the repeated factor gives the single intercept (−6, 0). The other choices have zeros at different values or have an intercept at x = 6.

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