SOLUTION: Given the quadratic function y = a(x−5)(x+3) passes through the point (1, 32). State the value of a and the y-intercept of this function.

Question 1180503: Given the quadratic function y = a(x−5)(x+3) passes through the point (1, 32).
State the value of a and the y-intercept of this function.
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

passes through the point (, ).
substitute coordinates of the point

....
to get y-intercept, plug in for

y-intercept is at (,)

State the value of a and the y-intercept of this function.
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