SOLUTION: The question states: Write down an algebraic expression for the parabola which has x-intercepts -2 and 3, which passes through the point (0,6).

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Question 799631: The question states:
Write down an algebraic expression for the parabola which has x-intercepts -2 and 3, which passes through the point (0,6).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39626) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=a%28x%2B2%29%28x-3%29.
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You would use the given point, (0,6), to determine the value for "a". You can solve for a, first:
a=y%2F%28%28x%2B2%29%28x-6%29%29