Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 473: 3

Answer

x-intercepts

Work Step by Step

To find the x-intercepts of a quadratic equation without graphing you can factor the equation in standard form and substitute 0 for y. The resulting solutions will be the x-intercepts or where the graph crosses the x-axis.
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