Find the X-Intercepts (If Any) for the Graph of the Quadratic

question 103

Multiple Choice

Find the x-intercepts (if any) for the graph of the quadratic function.
- $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 16 x + 41$ Give your answers in exact form.

• A) \(( - 8 \pm \sqrt { 23 } , 0 )\)
• B) \(( 8 \pm \sqrt { 41 } , 0 )\)
• C) \(( - 16 \pm \sqrt { 41 } , 0 )\)
• D) \(( 8 + \sqrt { 23 } , 0 )\)

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