Find the X- and Y-Intercepts of the Function $$f ( x ) = 4 x ^ { 2 } - 40$$

question 79

Multiple Choice

Find the x- and y-intercepts of the function. $$f ( x ) = 4 x ^ { 2 } - 40$$

• A) x-intercepts: ( 10, 0) and (- 10, 0); y-intercept: (0, -40)
• B) x-intercept: ( 10, 0); y-intercept: none
• C) x-intercepts: (0, 10) and (0, - 10); y-intercept: (-40, 0)
• D) x-intercept: (0, 10); y-intercept: (-40, 0)

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