hey guys...how do you do this?
What do the solutions of the graph represent?
y=x^2-10x+25

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hey guys...how do you do this? 
What do the solutions of the graph represent?
y=x^2-10x+25

anonymous · Answer

???

anonymous · Answer

the x-intercepts are the solutions to 0=x^2-10x+25, sorry.

anonymous · Answer

Sorry but I still don't understand :)

anonymous · Answer

If you were to graph the equation y=x^2-10x+25, your graph will touch/intersect the x-axis at the x's that make this statement true: 0=x^2-10x+25.

anonymous · Answer

Can you solve this equation?: 0=x^2-10x+25

anonymous · Answer

no, this is where i am stuck. my teacher said something to do with p and q but it makes me more confused :(

anonymous · Answer

Are p and q the roots?

anonymous · Answer

or sometimes called zeros?

anonymous · Answer

I don't know what p and q are :(

anonymous · Answer

You can actually write the equation:
0 = x^2-10x+25  as 0 = (x-p)(x-q)

anonymous · Answer

The equation can be written as:
0 = x^2-10x+25
0 = (x-5)(x-5)
So your roots (zeros) is 5. 
Your graph will only touch the x axis at x=5 but not go through it.

anonymous · Answer

Solutions to any equation always represent points simple as that

anonymous · Answer

Thanks guys you were very helpful :)