SOLUTION: how do you find an equation of a parabola when the zeros are points (-2,0), (7,0)?

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Question 531331: how do you find an equation of a parabola when the zeros are points (-2,0), (7,0)?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Let and represent arbitrary constants.

Consider the quadratic function

If is a point on the parabola, then which means that for any arbitrary constant . Further for any arbitrary constant . And finally,





For simplicity's sake name a new arbitrary constant , then:



Then



Having said all of that, since you asked for an equation with the given zeros, pick any value for that you like ( works fine), and write the specific equation that suits your mood.

John

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