2. Graph the equation $y = x^2 + 4x + 3$. Show the x-intercept(s), y- intercept(s), axis of symmetry, and vertex.
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To find the x-intercepts, we set y = 0 and solve for x: 0 = x^2 + 4x + 3 0 = (x + 3)(x + 1) x = -3 or x = -1 Therefore, the x-intercepts are (-3, 0) and (-1, 0). Show more…
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