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algebra senior

Problem

The roots of the equation can be obtained graphically by finding the abscissas of the points of intersection of each of the following pairs of equations except the pair: [Note: Abscissas means x-coordinate.]
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
If you find the intersections of the curves listed in the answers , , , and , you will find that their abscissas are and . Also you can note that the curves in don't actually intersect. Therefore the answer is .
Final answer
C