Raymond B. answered 06/03/23
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
f(x) = ax^2 +bx + c is a standard quadratic function where a, b and c are real numbers
such as
y(x) = x^2 +4x +4
x^2 +4x +4 = 0 is a quadratic equation
(x+2)^2 = 0
x+2 = 0
x=-2 = the solution to the quadratic equation = a root, a zero, or the x intercept
it's a zero with multiplicity 2