Zeros of a Parabola
Zeros of a Parabola
Depending on its rule, a parabola can intersect the -axis at or points. Since the function's value at an -intercept is always these points are called zeros, or sometimes roots.
Depending on its rule, a parabola can intersect the x-axis at 0, 1, or 2 points. Since the function's value at an x-intercept is always 0, these points are called zeros, or sometimes roots.