document.write( "Question 864225: I really need help with this quadratic equation. I have a project and my teacher doesn't explain the information needed. The equation is: x^2-14x+24. I have to graph it and find the following: roots, y-intercept, axis of symetry, and vertex. I don't understand any of it. Please help! \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Hi
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document.write( "Go with what You know first
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document.write( "x^2 - 14x +  y-intercept is 24 (when x = 0)
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document.write( "(x-12)(x-2) = ,   Factoring Gives Up the roots: x = 2, 12
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document.write( "As to the Vertex and axis of symmetry of the parabola the Eq represents:
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document.write( "complete the Square
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document.write( "x^2-14x+24 = (x-7)^2 -49   +24 =  
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document.write( "V(7, -25) 
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document.write( "axis of Symmetry  x = 7 (vertical Line through the Vertex) \n" );
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