Math Problem Statement

What are the coordinates of the x-intercept(s) for the function g(x) = -x^2 + 4?

Solution

The question asks for the coordinates of the x-intercepts for the function g(x)=x2+4g(x) = -x^2 + 4.

To find the x-intercepts, we need to set g(x)=0g(x) = 0 because x-intercepts occur when the output of the function (y-value) is zero.

Step 1: Set the equation to 0

0=x2+40 = -x^2 + 4

Step 2: Solve for xx

x2=4x^2 = 4

Now, take the square root of both sides: x=±2x = \pm 2

Step 3: Find the coordinates

Thus, the x-intercepts are at x=2x = -2 and x=2x = 2. The corresponding coordinates are (2,0)(-2, 0) and (2,0)(2, 0).

Conclusion:

The correct answer is Option 2, which gives the x-intercepts (2,0)(-2, 0) and (2,0)(2, 0).

Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. What are the steps to find the y-intercept of a quadratic function?
  2. How do the signs of the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its graph?
  3. How would you determine the vertex of g(x)=x2+4g(x) = -x^2 + 4?
  4. What is the axis of symmetry for the function g(x)=x2+4g(x) = -x^2 + 4?
  5. How does the graph of g(x)=x2+4g(x) = -x^2 + 4 differ from g(x)=x24g(x) = x^2 - 4?

Tip: When finding x-intercepts of quadratic functions, always set g(x)=0g(x) = 0 and solve for xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Parabolas
X-Intercepts

Formulas

Quadratic function: g(x) = ax^2 + bx + c
Set g(x) = 0 to find x-intercepts

Theorems

Symmetry of quadratic functions
Solving quadratic equations by factoring or taking square roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10