SOLUTION: Beginning with the quadratic equation y = ax2 + bx + c, David plugged in 0 for x to get y = a(0) + b(0) + c, or y = c. What is ONE reason he might have done that?

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Question 604455: Beginning with the quadratic equation y = ax2 + bx + c, David plugged in 0 for x to get y = a(0) + b(0) + c, or y = c. What is ONE reason he might have done that?
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


That's how I would find the -intercept, , of the graph.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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