The Graph of a Certain Function $y = f ( x )$

question 156

Multiple Choice

The graph of a certain function $y = f ( x )$ and the zero of that function is given. Using this graph, find a) the $x$ -intercept of the graph of $y = f ( x )$ and b) the solution to the equation $f ( x ) = 0$ .
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• A) a. 0 b. \(x = 2.5\)
• B) a. \(2.5\) b. \(x = 0\)
• C) a. \(- 2.5\) b. \(x = - 2.5\)
• D) a. \(2.5\) b. \(x = 2.5\)

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