Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 9 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - Concept Byte - Page 573: 4

Answer

They are the same.

Work Step by Step

The zeros of a function are where the function intersects $y = 0$ (otherwise known as the "x-axis"). For the second function, plug in $y$ as $0$ $x^2-2x-15 = 0$ This is the exact same equation as the first equation given. The roots of this equations are the zeros. The roots of the first equation is where the equation is true. The zeros of a function are where the function intersects $y = 0$ (otherwise known as the "x-axis"). For the second function, plug in $y$ as $0$ $x^2-2x-15 = 0$ The roots of the first equation and the zeros of the second function are equal.
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