Question

What is the root when talking about a quadratic equation

Answer 1

The roots of a function are the x-intercepts. By definition, the y-coordinate of points lying on the x-axis is zero. Therefore, to find the roots of a quadratic function, we set f (x) = 0, and solve the equation, ax2 + bx + c = 0.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The root is the x intercepts or the zeros of the problem

If I were to graph

(x-5)(x+4)=0

We need a number for x which makes this equation 0

The numbers are 5 or -4

These are the x intercepts of the parabola or roots