Question

Find the x- and y-intercepts of the graph of the equation y = x2 – 2.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

X-intercept(s) : Take y = 0

• 0 = x² - 2
• x = ±√2
• X-intercepts are : (-√2, 0) and (√2, 0)

Y-intercept : Take x = 0

• y = (0)² - 2
• y = -2
• Y-intercept is : (0, -2)