The factorization of A is y = (x - 8)(x + 7).
The factorization of B is y = (x + 1)(x - 4)(x - 5)
In order to find these, you must first find where each graph crosses the x-axis. In the first problem it does so at 8 and -7. In order to find the correct parenthesis for those, you need to write it out as a statement and then solve for 0.
x = 8 ---> subtract 8 from both sides
x - 8 = 0
This means we use (x - 8) in our factorization.
You then need to repeat the process until you have all the pieces. In the second problem, there will be 3 instead of 2 since it crosses the axis 3 times.
The correct answer is A: x=2 and y=-3. Either method would work, but for example, let's use elimination. If you multiply the second equation by 5, you get: 10x +5y = 5. When you add both equations, you can then cross out both y terms. You are left with one equation that reads: 13x=26. Solving for x gives you 2. You can substitute 2 in for x in either equation and you will receive -3 for your y value.
