SOLUTION: i want to know that what does the root of the quadratic equation mean? what the root of any particular quadratic equation tells us?

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Question 313153: i want to know that what does the root of the quadratic equation mean? what the root of any particular quadratic equation tells us?
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Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The root of any equation is the x position where the function crosses the x-axis or f%28x%29=0.

Answer by texttutoring(324) About Me  (Show Source):
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The roots of a quadratic equation tell you where that quadratic function crosses the x axis. When you find the roots of a quadratic, you are finding the x-intercepts.

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