SOLUTION: x2-6x+5 graph the function

Question 430102: x2-6x+5 graph the function

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = x^2-6x+5
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graph the function
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Solve x^2-6x+5 = 0
(x-5)(x-1) = 0
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x = 5 or x = 1
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Plot two points: (5,0) and (1,0)
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y-intercept = ?
Let x = 0, then y = 5
Plot the point: (0,5)
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Draw a parabola opening upward thru those three points.

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cheers,
Stan H.

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