SOLUTION: When graphing a quadratic equation why are there two x-intercepts and one y-intercept?

Question 233255: When graphing a quadratic equation why are there two x-intercepts and one y-intercept?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When graphing a quadratic equation why are there two x-intercepts and one y-intercept?
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Sometimes there are 1 or no x-intercepts.
When it's the form y = x^2, there are 2 values of x for each value of y. 2^2 = 4, and (-2)^2 = 4
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If it's x = y^2, the parabola is parallel to the x-axis, and there are 2 y-intercepts.
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