Find the X- and Y-Intercepts of F $f ( x ) = ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 } \left( x ^ { 2 } - 9 \right)$

question 62

Multiple Choice

Find the x- and y-intercepts of f.
- $f ( x ) = ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 } \left( x ^ { 2 } - 9 \right)$

• A) x-intercepts: -3, 2, 3; y-intercept: 36
• B) x-intercepts: -2, -9; y-intercept: 18
• C) x-intercepts: 2, 9; y-intercept: 18
• D) x-intercepts: -3, 2, 3; y-intercept: -36

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