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.