if the graph of a p(x) intersects the x axis at only one point can it be a quadratic p(x)?
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Yes, if it has two equal zeroes.
For example:
x^2-2x+1=0
(x-1)^2=0
(x-1)(x-1)=0
x-1=0 or x-1=0
x=1 or x=1
The curve (parabola ) touches the x-axis at only one point (1,0)
For example:
x^2-2x+1=0
(x-1)^2=0
(x-1)(x-1)=0
x-1=0 or x-1=0
x=1 or x=1
The curve (parabola ) touches the x-axis at only one point (1,0)
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