Definition of
Root
Where a function equals zero.
In this example, −2 and 2 are the roots of the function x2 − 4
But sometimes "root" is used as a quick way of saying "square root", for example "root 2" means √2
In this example, −2 and 2 are the roots of the function x2 − 4
But sometimes "root" is used as a quick way of saying "square root", for example "root 2" means √2
See: Square Root
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