SOLUTION: How do I graph the equation x^2-x-6 = 0? Thank you very much. Christine

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Question 456096: How do I graph the equation x^2-x-6 = 0?
Thank you very much.
Christine

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I graph the equation y = x^2-x-6 ?
Thank you very much.
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y-intercept:
Let x = 0, then y = 0-0-6 = -6
gives you the point (0,-6)
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x-intercepts:
Solve x^2-x-6 = 0
Factor:
(x-3)(x+2) = 0
x = 3 or x = -2
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Gives you points: (3,0) and (-2,0)
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Plot those three points and sketch a parabola opening up through them.

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Cheers,
Stan H.

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