The equation is .
Rewrite the equation in standard form.
\ (Original equation)
(Subtract
fromeach side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
The standard form of equation is .
Compare the above two equations and
.
Find the discriminant.
\ (Substitute
and
)
(Evaluate powers:
)
(Multiply:
)
(Simplify) \ \
The discriminant is positive.
\Therefore, there are two -intercepts. \ \
Two -intercepts.