Nullstelle

zero; root of a function (mathematics)

noun NOOL-shtel-e Rare

Usage Note

Nullstelle ist der x-Wert einer Funktion, bei dem f(x) = 0 gilt. Das Finden von Nullstellen (durch Faktorisieren, p-q-Formel oder numerische Methoden) ist zentraler Schulstoff in der Algebra.

Examples

"Die Gleichung hat zwei Nullstellen bei x gleich 2 und x gleich 5."

Natural Translation

The equation has two zeros at x equals 2 and x equals 5.

Literal Translation

The equation has two zero points at x equal 2 and x equal 5.

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