SOLUTION: How can I find the x and y intercepts of F(x)=25x^2+10x+1. I tried factoring but I was unable of coming up with an answer.

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Question 311838: How can I find the x and y intercepts of F(x)=25x^2+10x+1.
I tried factoring but I was unable of coming up with an answer.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How can I find the x and y intercepts of F(x)=25x^2+10x+1.
At the x-intercepts, f(x) = 0
25x%5E2%2B10x%2B1+=+0
%285x+%2B+1%29%5E2+=+0
x = -1/5 (it's tangent to the x-axis)
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For the y-int, set x=0
--> (0,1)