SOLUTION: 3. A quadratic function f can be written in the form f(x) = a(x - p)(x - 3). The graph of f has axis of symmetry x=2.5 and y-intercept at (0,-6) a. Find the value of p. b.

Question 1104000: 3. A quadratic function f can be written in the form f(x) = a(x - p)(x - 3). The graph of f has axis of symmetry x=2.5 and y-intercept at (0,-6)
a. Find the value of p.
b. Find the value of a.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Symmetry axis is the exact middle of p and 3.

Now your function is

Use the given y-intercept (0,-6).

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