Use a Graphing Calculator to Approximate the X -Intercepts of the Graph

question 10

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing calculator to approximate the x -intercepts of the graph of the function $y = x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 5$ . Round your answer to two decimal places wherever applicable.

• A) \(( 5,0 ) , ( - 5,0 )\)
• B) \(( 0,3.45 ) , ( 0 , - 1.45 )\)
• C) \(( 0,1.45 ) , ( 0 , - 3.45 )\)
• D) \(( 1.45,0 ) , ( - 3.45,0 )\)
• E) \(( 3.45,0 ) , ( - 1.45,0 )\)

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Anatomical term meaning farther away from a point of attachment or farther away from the trunk of the body.

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