How many times will the graph of y=3x^2-10 intersect the x-axis?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

Idk plz help :(

3 answers

The graph intersect the x-axis in points where x = 0

In this case:

3 x^2 - 10 =0

Add 10 to both sides

3 x^2 = 10

x^2 = 10 / 3

x = ± ✓( 10 / 3)
Answer C

Two times.
the discriminant is positive, so two roots