SOLUTION: Find the equation of the quadratic function with vertex (6,-2) and zeros of 2 and 10 Can you please help me out? Thanks so much in advance:)

Question 872799: Find the equation of the quadratic function with vertex (6,-2) and zeros of 2 and 10
Can you please help me out? Thanks so much in advance:)
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Q:Find the equation of the quadratic function with vertex (6,-2) and zeros of 2 and 10
A:
The quadratic function is y = a(x - 2)(x - 10) where a ≠ 0.
The point (6, -2) is on the graph of the parabola so
-2 = a(6 - 2)(6 - 10)
-16a = -2
a = 1/8
Therefore, the quadratic function is or
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