y=x^2+2x+9

Question

Find the y intercept and any x intercepts

Answer 1

The y-intercept is where x=0, which is the point (0,9).

x intercepts:

x² + 2x + 9 = 0

Note the discriminant is negative:

D = b² - 4ac = 2² - 4(1)(9) < 0

So there are no real x-intercepts.