Zeros of a Function

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What is a zero of a function?

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A zero of a function is a value of x for which the function f(x) = 0.

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How do you find the zeros of a polynomial function?

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To find the zeros of a polynomial function, set the function equal to zero and solve for x.

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What is the relationship between zeros and x-intercepts?

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The zeros of a function correspond to the x-intercepts of its graph, where the graph crosses the x-axis.

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What does it mean if a function has multiple zeros?

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If a function has multiple zeros, it means that there are several values of x for which the function equals zero.

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What is the significance of the zero(s) of a function in real-world applications?

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Zeros of a function can represent critical points such as break-even points in business, or points of equilibrium in science.

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How can you verify if a given value is a zero of a function?

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To verify if a value is a zero, substitute it into the function and check if the result is zero.

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What is a root of a function?

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A root of a function is another term for a zero; it is a value of x that satisfies the equation f(x) = 0.

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What is the difference between a single root and a multiple root?

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A single root occurs once, while a multiple root occurs more than once, indicating that the function touches the x-axis at that point.

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How can factoring help in finding the zeros of a function?

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Factoring a polynomial can simplify the process of finding zeros by breaking it down into simpler linear factors.

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What is the role of the quadratic formula in finding zeros?

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The quadratic formula can be used to find the zeros of a quadratic function when it cannot be factored easily.