Find the X- and Y-Intercepts of the Parabola Associated with the Quadratic

question 13

Multiple Choice

Find the x- and y-intercepts of the parabola associated with the quadratic equation. If the parabola does not have any
x-intercepts, state ʺno x-intercepts.ʺ
- $$y = - x ^ { 2 } + 17 x - 72$$

• A) No x-intercepts, \(( 0,8 )\)
• B) \(( 8,0 ) , ( 9,0 ) , ( 0 , - 72 )\)
• C) \(( 8,0 ) , ( 9,0 ) , ( 0,8 )\)
• D) \(( - 8,0 ) , ( - 9,0 ) , ( 0 , - 72 )\)

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Definitions:

Metarterioles

Small blood vessels that directly link arterioles with veinules.

Arterioles

Small branches of arteries that lead into the capillaries and regulate blood flow and pressure through the constriction and dilation of their walls.

Venules

Small veins that allow blood to return from the capillary beds to the larger blood veins.

Tricuspid Valve

A valve in the heart that lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood when the heart contracts.