Question

activity - comparing non-linear functions

activity
value: 1

which function intersects the x-axis?

a. (h(x) = x^2 - 5)
b. (g(x) = (x + 3)^2 + 2)
c. (p(x) = -9)
d. (m(x) = 4x^2 + 5)

Explanation:

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Define the condition for x-axis intersection

\[
f(x) = 0
\]

Test each function for real solutions

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &\text{For } a:\, x^2 - 5 = 0 \implies x^2 = 5 \implies x = \pm\sqrt{5} \quad (\text{Real roots})\\ &\text{For } b:\, (x + 3)^2 + 2 = 0 \implies (x + 3)^2 = -2 \quad (\text{No real roots})\\ &\text{For } c:\, p(x) = -9 \implies -9 = 0 \quad (\text{No solution})\\ &\text{For } d:\, 4x^2 + 5 = 0 \implies 4x^2 = -5 \implies x^2 = -\frac{5}{4} \quad (\text{No real roots}) \end{aligned}$$

\]

Identify the correct option

\[
h(x) = x^2 - 5 \text{ intersects the x-axis at } (\sqrt{5}, 0) \text{ and } (-\sqrt{5}, 0).
\]
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<mcq-correct>a. \(h(x) = x^2 - 5\)</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>b. \(g(x) = (x + 3)^2 + 2\)</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>c. \(p(x) = -9\)</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>d. \(m(x) = 4x^2 + 5\)</mcq-option>
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Define the condition for x-axis intersection

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Test each function for real solutions

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &\text{For } a:\, x^2 - 5 = 0 \implies x^2 = 5 \implies x = \pm\sqrt{5} \quad (\text{Real roots})\\ &\text{For } b:\, (x + 3)^2 + 2 = 0 \implies (x + 3)^2 = -2 \quad (\text{No real roots})\\ &\text{For } c:\, p(x) = -9 \implies -9 = 0 \quad (\text{No solution})\\ &\text{For } d:\, 4x^2 + 5 = 0 \implies 4x^2 = -5 \implies x^2 = -\frac{5}{4} \quad (\text{No real roots}) \end{aligned}$$

\]

Identify the correct option

\[
h(x) = x^2 - 5 \text{ intersects the x-axis at } (\sqrt{5}, 0) \text{ and } (-\sqrt{5}, 0).
\]
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<mcq-correct>a. \(h(x) = x^2 - 5\)</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>b. \(g(x) = (x + 3)^2 + 2\)</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>c. \(p(x) = -9\)</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>d. \(m(x) = 4x^2 + 5\)</mcq-option>
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