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Kalzar89
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Homework Statement
Identify the vertex and x-intercept(s) of the quadratic function algebraically.
Homework Equations
f(x) = 1/2x^2 - 4
1/2 Is the coefficent if its not clear.
The Attempt at a Solution
Ok I do not need help finding the vertex I have already got that, I need help factoring it out to find the x-intercepts.
Here is my attempt
0 = 1/2x^2 - 4
0 = 1/2 (x^2 - 8)
That is as far as I can factor it, I am terrible at factoring these and I actually have a way easier time factoring trinomials and polynomials.
Could you please explain how I am to factor farther and how am I supposed to solve for the x-intercepts after its all factored. I have even looked all over the internet for a good factoring tutorial guide but I just cannot even understand them.
Thanks
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