Find the X- and Y-Intercepts of F $$f ( x ) = ( x + 5 ) ( x - 3 ) ( x + 3 )$$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Find the x- and y-intercepts of f.
- $$f ( x ) = ( x + 5 ) ( x - 3 ) ( x + 3 )$$

• A) x-intercepts: -3, 3, 5; y-intercept: -45
• B) x-intercepts: -5, -3, 3; y-intercept: -45
• C) x-intercepts: -5, -3, 3; y-intercept: 45
• D) x-intercepts: -3, 3, 5; y-intercept: 45

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