SOLUTION: Find the equation of the parabola that has irrational roots at x=1+- square root of 5. and passes through the point (3,2).(the graph is a negative downward facing parabola)

Question 87737: Find the equation of the parabola that has irrational roots at x=1+- square root of 5. and passes through the point (3,2).(the graph is a negative downward facing parabola)
Answer by Nate(3500) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Roots:
(x - r) determines the root:

(3,-1)
When 3 is plugged, we get y = -1... We need -1 to be 2..!
-1j = 2
j = -2
We must multiply the whole equation by -2 to bend the parabola...

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