SOLUTION: Find the x-intercepts for the graph of the equation y = x^2 + 4x - 45

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: Find the x-intercepts for the graph of the equation
y = x^2 + 4x - 45 This question is from textbook

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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The x-intercepts are found by setting y equal to zero and solving for 'x'.
y = x^2 + 4x - 45
0 = x^2 + 4x - 45
0 = (x+9)(x-5)
x = {-9, 5}
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So, the x-intercepts are at (-9,0) and (5,0)