Find the X-Intercept(s) of the Graph of the Equation $y=x^{2}-5 x+1$

question 172

Multiple Choice

Find the x-intercept(s) of the graph of the equation. Graph the equation.
- $y=x^{2}-5 x+1$

• A) \(x\)-intercepts: \(\frac { - 5 \pm \sqrt { 21 } } { 2 }\)
• B) \(x\)-intercepts: \(- 1\) and 5
• C) \(x\)-intercepts: none
• D) \(x\)-intercepts: \(\frac { 5 \pm \sqrt { 21 } } { 2 }\)

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