Let the model for the change in water vapor be
y = x^3 − 8x^2 + 15x
to find the x intercepts we can factor this expression
x^3 − 8x^2 + 15x = x(x−3)(x−5)
the x intercepts are 0, 3, 5
Hope this helps!
X= -2
put x+3=-2x-3
+3. +3
x+6=-2x
-x. -x
6= -3x
/3. /3
x=-2
I don’t know the answer yet, I’ll reply to my comment with it, but merry Christmas to you too!!