Provide an Appropriate Response $f ( x ) = a x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 3$

question 143

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-For what values of a does the quadratic function $f ( x ) = a x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 3$ have no $x$ -intercepts?

• A) \(a > 3\)
• B) a \(> 9\)
• C) \(a < 3\)
• D) a \(< 9\)

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