Question 447354
Find the equation of a quadratic function with x-intercepts(2,0) and (-7,0) and y-intercept (0,5)
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Using the x-intercept information:
y = a(x-2)(x+7)
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Use the y-intercept information to find "a":
5 = a(-2)(7)
a = -5/14
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Equation:
y = (-5/14)(x-2)(x+7)
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Cheers,
Stan H.