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alexdok [17]
3 years ago
10

How many times does the graph of the function below intersect or touch the x-axis? y= -x^2+x+6

Mathematics
2 answers:
MariettaO [177]3 years ago
4 0
2 times, once at 3 and once at -2
Kobotan [32]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Graph of the function touches x-axis twice at 3 and -2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Quadratic function y= -x^2+x+6

To find : How many times does the graph of the function given intersect or touch the x-axis?

Solution :

To find the points graph touch the x-axis i.e, the functions real roots.

Using quadratic formula,

General form - ax^2+bx+c=0

D=b^2-4ac  

Solution is x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{D}}{2a}  

Equation is y= -x^2+x+6

where, a=-1 , b=1, c=6

D=b^2-4ac  

D=(1)^2-4(-1)(6)  

D=1+24

D=25

D>0 i.e, 2 real roots exist.

Solution is x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{D}}{2a}

x=\frac{-(1)\pm\sqrt{25}}{2(1)}  

x=\frac{1\pm 5}{2}  

x=3,-2  

Therefore, graph of the function touches x-axis twice at 3 and -2.

Refer the attached figure below.

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