Questions: Consider the following function.
a(x) = (x-7)(x+3)+25
Step 2 of 3: Find the x-intercepts, if any. Express the intercept(s) as ordered pair(s).
How many x-intercepts does this function have?
None One Two
Transcript text: Consider the following function.
\[
a(x)=(x-7)(x+3)+25
\]
Step 2 of 3 : Find the $x$-intercepts, if any. Express the intercept(s) as ordered pair(s).
Answer
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How many $x$-intercepts does this function have?
None One Two
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Define the Function
The function is given by
\[
a(x) = (x - 7)(x + 3) + 25.
\]
Step 2: Set the Function to Zero
To find the \( x \)-intercepts, we set the function equal to zero:
\[
(x - 7)(x + 3) + 25 = 0.
\]
Step 3: Solve for \( x \)
Solving the equation yields:
\[
x = 2.
\]
Thus, the \( x \)-intercept is at the point
\[
(2, 0).
\]
Final Answer
The function has one \( x \)-intercept, which is \(\boxed{(2, 0)}\).