SOLUTION: Find the x-intercept(s) of the graph of the function without graphing the function. {{{ f(x) = sqrt(2x+21)- sqrt(2x)-3 }}}

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Question 629009: Find the x-intercept(s) of the graph of the function without graphing the function.

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Set the function equal to zero since zero is the value of the function at the intercept(s). Solve for



Add to both sides:



Square both sides



Collect like terms



Multiply by



Square both sides



Solve for , then check your answer by substitution into the original equation.

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