Find the X-Intercepts $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 5$$

question 75

Multiple Choice

Find the x-intercepts.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 5$$

• A) \(x\)-intercepts \(( \sqrt { 5 } , 0 )\) and \(( - \sqrt { 5 } , 0 )\)
• B) \(x\)-intercepts \(( 0,5 )\) and \(( 0 , - 5 )\)
• C) \(x\)-intercepts \(( 0 , \sqrt { 5 } )\) and \(( 0 , - \sqrt { 5 } )\)
• D) No x-intercepts

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