A function f crosses the x axis where f(x) = 0.
So the function f(x) = x^2-6x+8 crosses the x axis where x^2-6x+8 =0.
x^2-6x+8 can be factored:
(x + 4) (x -2) = 0
When x = -4, f(x) = 0.
and When x = 2, f(x) = 0.
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To find the y intercept put zero in for x and solve. To find the x intercept put zero in for y and solve. (0,8) and (-8,0)
X intercept = -4 Y intercept = 2
y = -x + 8
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