Question

Determine the x-intercept(s) of the function that translates the original function f(x)=x2
down 4 units.(1 point)
Responses

x=−2
and x=2
x equals negative 2 and x equals 2

x=−16
and x=16
x equals negative 3.464 and x equals 3.464

x=−4
and x=4
x equals negative 4 and x equals 4

There are no x-intercepts.
There are no x -intercepts.

Answer 1

To find the x-intercepts of the function \( f(x) = x^2 \) translated down 4 units, we start by rewriting the function:

\[
f(x) = x^2 - 4
\]

Next, to determine the x-intercepts, we set the function equal to zero:

\[
x^2 - 4 = 0
\]

We can factor the equation:

\[
(x - 2)(x + 2) = 0
\]

Setting each factor equal to zero gives us the potential x-intercepts:

\[
x - 2 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 2
\]
\[
x + 2 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = -2
\]

Thus, the x-intercepts of the translated function are:

\[
x = -2 \quad \text{and} \quad x = 2
\]

So the correct response is:

**x=−2 and x=2**.