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advanced-math

Find the x-coordinates of intersection for y=x23xy = x^2 - 3x and y=x3y = x - 3.

A

1,31, 3

B

1,31, -3

C

1,3-1, 3

D

0,30, 3

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the correct answer.

  1. Set equal: x23x=x3x^2 - 3x = x - 3.
  2. Rearrange: x24x+3=0x^2 - 4x + 3 = 0.
  3. Factor: (x3)(x1)=0(x - 3)(x - 1) = 0.
  4. Solutions: x=3x = 3 and x=1x = 1.

Choice B is incorrect. Choice C is incorrect. Choice D is incorrect.