to find x intercepts, we plug in 0 for f(x)
then we get x^2 - 2 ＝ 0
x^2 ＝ 2
so x ＝ ±√2
therefore we can say that there will be x intercepts at x＝ ±√2
to find y intercepts, we must plug in 0 for x.
then we get f(x)＝ 0^2 -2
then f(x) = -2
therefore there is a y intercept at y= -2
Hope this helps
