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2-39.
Make predictions about how many times the graph of each equation below will touch the
How many
-intercepts are there?
Look at parts (a) through (c). Remember to factor first to find the
-intercepts.
Look at parts (a) through (d).
Look at parts (a) through (d). Remember to factor
out.
Check your predictions with your calculator.
Write a clear explanation describing how you can tell whether the graph of a parabola will touch the
-axis at only one point. What pattern did you notice above?