Find the x- and y-intercepts of the function f(x) = log(2x + 1) − 1.

Mathematics

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Vilka [71]3 years ago

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Answer:

(9/2,0) and (0,-1)

Step-by-step explanation:

y(0) = log(1)-1 = -1

y=0 when log(2x+1) = 1

2x+1 = 10

x = 9/2

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