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I can't remember how to do this. I need help with this.

How many roots do the functions have in common?
f(x)=x^2-9

f and g share same roots?
f and g share one root in common but each have another root not shared?
f and g share no roots in common​

I can't remember how to do this. I need help with this. How many roots do the functions-example-1
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Answer:

f and g share no roots in common

Explanation:

The roots of
f(x)=0 are
x=\pm 3.

From the graph, the roots of
g(x)=0 are where the graph of
g(x) intersects the
x axis, which are at
x=2, 10.

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