SOLUTION: How do I find the two points where the parabola touches the x axis in an equation using the quadratic formula?
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Question 875697: How do I find the two points where the parabola touches the x axis in an equation using the quadratic formula?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Either factor and solve; or complete the square and solve; or just use the general solution.
Study this lesson: http://www.algebra.com/tutors/Completing-the-Square-to-Solve-General-Quadratic-Equation.lesson?content_action=show_dev
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