Given f(x) = x^2+4, does there exist an x-intercept between [-2, 3]. Why or why not. Be sure to include in your discussion the I

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Given f(x) = x^2+4, does there exist an x-intercept between [-2, 3]. Why or why not. Be sure to include in your discussion the I

ntermediate Value Theorem

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Anna35 [415] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-16T01:47:52+03:00

Anna35 [415]3 years ago

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The x-intercepts are the values of x for which f(x) = 0.
x^2 + 4 = 0
x^2 = -4
x= ±√(-4), which are not real numbers. f(x) does not have an x-intercept.