SOLUTION: Write the equation of the quadratic function with roots 0 and 1 and a vertex at (1/2,-2/3)

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Question 391026: Write the equation of the quadratic function with roots 0 and 1 and a vertex at (1/2,-2/3)
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Begin with:



Since the roots are 0 and 1 we can say:



and



Since is a point on the graph, we can say:



Giving us the 3X3 system:







Solve the system to get your coefficients.

John

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