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) About Me  (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.

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