Question

What is the relationship between the “root”, an “x-intercept”, and the “solution” of a polynomial function?

Answer 1

they are synonyms

Answer 2

that's the only relationship?

Answer 3

maybe i was not clear. when i say "they are synonyms" i mean they are the same thing. so the relationship is as strong as it can be

Answer 4

if
\[p(x)\] is a polynomial, saying that r is a root is identical to saying
\[p(r)=0\] is the same as saying
\[(r,0)\] is on the graph

Answer 5

Oh makes sense now! thanks