Question

the domain of a quadratic function is all real numbers and the range is \\(y \le 2\\). how many \\(x\\)-intercepts does the function have?

Explanation:

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Analyze the range of the quadratic function

The given range is \(y \le 2\).
This means the maximum value of the function is \(2\).
The parabola opens downwards.

Determine the vertex position

The vertex of the parabola is at \((h, k)\).
Since the maximum value is \(2\), we have \(k = 2\).
The vertex lies above the x-axis because \(2 > 0\).

Analyze the direction of opening

Since the range is \(y \le 2\), the function values go down to \(-\infty\).
Thus, the parabola opens downwards from its vertex at \((h, 2)\).

Determine the number of x-intercepts

A downward-opening parabola with a vertex above the x-axis must cross the x-axis.
It crosses the x-axis exactly twice.
Therefore, the function has \(2\) x-intercepts.
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<answer>
The domain of a quadratic function is all real numbers and the range is \(y \le 2\). How many x-intercepts does the function have? <blank>2</blank>
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Answer:

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<reasoning>

Analyze the range of the quadratic function

The given range is \(y \le 2\).
This means the maximum value of the function is \(2\).
The parabola opens downwards.

Determine the vertex position

The vertex of the parabola is at \((h, k)\).
Since the maximum value is \(2\), we have \(k = 2\).
The vertex lies above the x-axis because \(2 > 0\).

Analyze the direction of opening

Since the range is \(y \le 2\), the function values go down to \(-\infty\).
Thus, the parabola opens downwards from its vertex at \((h, 2)\).

Determine the number of x-intercepts

A downward-opening parabola with a vertex above the x-axis must cross the x-axis.
It crosses the x-axis exactly twice.
Therefore, the function has \(2\) x-intercepts.
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The domain of a quadratic function is all real numbers and the range is \(y \le 2\). How many x-intercepts does the function have? <blank>2</blank>
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