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QuizMultiple Choice

The Quadratic Formula

Question 12 • Applications and Modeling

When solving a quadratic equation, what do the x-values stand for as it relates to plotting the graph of the equation?

Answer
A
x-intercepts
B
vertex
C
minimum value
D
axis of symmetry

Explanation

The solutions of a quadratic equation are the x-values that make the equation equal to zero. On the graph, those points have y = 0, so they lie where the parabola crosses or touches the x-axis. These are the x-intercepts, choice A.

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