SOLUTION: if the vertex of the graph of a quadratic function lies in quadrant III and the graph opens down, how many x-intercepts doe sthe graph have?

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Question 241529: if the vertex of the graph of a quadratic function lies in quadrant III and the graph opens down, how many x-intercepts doe sthe graph have?
Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
None!! If the vertex is in Q III and opens down, it doesn't touch the x axis. NO INTERCEPTS!!

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus

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