how many times does the quadratic function below intersect the x-axis?
y=x^2+10x+25

Answer:
A. 1
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the x-intercept, substitute 0 for y and solve for x.
x-intercept(s): (-5,0)
Considering (-5,0) is the only intersection on the x-axis, 1 is your answer.
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