Mathwords logoReference LibraryMathwords

Zero of a Function

Zero of a Function

A value of x which makes a function f(x) equal 0. A zero may be real or complex.

 

Example: 3 is a zero of f(x) = x² - 4x + 3, because f(3) = 3² - 4(3) + 3 = 0.

 

 

See also

Root, x-intercept