1. What is another name for the solution of a quadratic equation?

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    A solution is also called a root of the equation. Close Pop Up

  2. How can you find x-intercepts (zeros) of a quadratic function?

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    Look for where the graph crosses the x-axis. Close Pop Up

  3. How are the x-intercepts (zeros) of a quadratic function and the solutions (roots) of a quadratic equation related?

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    When the quadratic equation is equal to zero (= 0), the x-coordinates of the intercepts are the solutions (roots). Close Pop Up