Zeros and Intercepts

A slate board with the graphs of three quadratic functions

Zeros, x-intercepts, and y-intercepts are a few of the characteristics used to describe linear and quadratic functions. In this topic, you will learn how to determine zeros and intercepts, both algebraically and graphically. You will also discover the relationship that exists between the zeros and the factors of quadratic functions.

Essential Questions

  • How do you determine the zeros and intercepts of a linear function?
  • How do you determine the zeros and intercepts of a quadratic function?