Y = bx(x - a)(x-a)(x + b)(x - b) In the equation above, a and b are positive
constants and a ≠ b. How many distinct x-intercepts
does the graph of the equation in the xy-plane have?

The x-intercepts of an equation are simply the zeros of the equation

The equation has 4 distinct x-intercepts

The equation is given as:

Set the equation to 0; i.e. calculate the zeros

Divide both sides by constant b

Split the above equation, as follows

Solve for x in each of the equation

Remove repeated solutions

The count of solutions above is 4

Hence, the equation has 4 distinct x-intercepts

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