Determine the X- and Y-Intercepts for the Given Function $$r ( x ) = | x - 8 |$$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Determine the x- and y-intercepts for the given function.
- $$r ( x ) = | x - 8 |$$

• A) \(x\)-intercept: \(( 8,0 ) ; y\)-intercept: \(( 0,8 )\)
• B) \(x\)-intercept: \(( 0,8 ) ; y\)-intercept: \(( 0,0 )\)
• C) \(x\)-intercepts: \(( 0,8 ) , ( 0 , - 8 ) ; y\)-intercept: \(( 0,8 )\)
• D) \(x\)-intercept: none; \(y\)-intercept: \(( 0,8 )\)

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