Which of the following best describes how you can determine the x-intercepts of a polynomial function without graphing? (1 point)

A. Find the zeros of the polynomial function.
B. Find the degree of the polynomial function.
C. Find the number of terms of the polynomial function.
D. Find the value of the function when x equals zero.

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The best option to determine the x-intercepts of a polynomial function without graphing is:

A. Find the zeros of the polynomial function.

The x-intercepts of a polynomial function occur where the function equals zero, which means you need to find the values of \( x \) that make the polynomial equal to zero (the zeros of the polynomial).