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the graph of the function f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c (where a, b, and c are real and non zero) has two x- intercepts. explain how to find the other x-intercept if one x-intercept is at ( -b/2a + 3,0)

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The vertex of the parabola is given by :


\displaystyle{ ( (-b)/(2a), f((-b)/(2a)) ).

So,
\displaystyle{ (-b)/(2a) is the first coordinate of the vertex, which means it is also the point where the line of symmetry passes.

The line of symmetry divides the parabola into 2 symmetrical parts: the x-intercepts are also symmetrical to each other with respect to this line.


So, if one of the x-intercepts is
\displaystyle{ ((-b)/(2a)+3, 0), that is 3 units to the right of the x-intercept, the other must be 3 units to the left. Thus, the second x-intercept is :

Answer:
\displaystyle{ ((-b)/(2a)-3, 0),
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