OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §5.2 Power Functions and Polynomial Functions · Example 10 · Algebra · Polynomials

Determining the Intercepts of a Polynomial Function

Given the polynomial function $f (x) = (x - 2) (x + 1) (x - 4),$ written in factored form for your convenience, determine the y- and x-intercepts.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §5.2 Power Functions and Polynomial Functions · Example 10

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