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# Find the x and y Intercepts f(x)=(x+1)(x-1)^2(x-2)

Find the x-intercepts.
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To find the x-intercept(s), substitute in for and solve for .
Solve the equation.
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Rewrite the equation as .
If any individual factor on the left side of the equation is equal to , the entire expression will be equal to .
Set equal to and solve for .
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Set equal to .
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Set equal to and solve for .
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Set equal to .
Solve for .
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Set the equal to .
Add to both sides of the equation.
Set equal to and solve for .
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Set equal to .
Add to both sides of the equation.
The final solution is all the values that make true.
x-intercept(s) in point form.
x-intercept(s):
x-intercept(s):
Find the y-intercepts.
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To find the y-intercept(s), substitute in for and solve for .
Solve the equation.
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Remove parentheses.
Remove parentheses.
Remove parentheses.
Remove parentheses.
Simplify .
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