Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - Chapter Test - Page 537: 15

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Firstly, equate the expression to zero (intersection to $x$-axis), then divide both sides by $5$. $$5x^2-10x+5=0$$ $$x^2-2x+1=0$$ In this way, we got a perfect square trinomial, that automatically means one intersection point (touching) to $x$-axis. Another solution is to calculate the discriminant and compare it to zero.
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