SOLUTION: Find the equation of the quadratic function with zeros 10 and 14 and a vertex at (12, -8).

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Question 343421: Find the equation of the quadratic function with zeros 10 and 14 and a vertex at (12, -8).
Answer by Fombitz(13828) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the vertex form,
y=a%28x-12%29%5E2-8
Then use either point to solve for a.
0=a%2810-12%29%5E2-8
a%28-2%29%5E2=8
a=8%2F4
a=2
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