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Explanation:

This is a family of curves represented by the equation:

y = a (x + 4) (x − 2)

Different values of the a coefficient result in different quadratic functions.

The vertex of the parabolas is halfway between the zeros, at x = -1.

y = a (-1 + 4) (-1 − 2)

y = -9a

So to find the value of a, divide the y-coordinate of the vertex by -9. For example, curve A has a vertex at (-1, -3), so the value of the a coefficient is -3 / -9 = ⅓.

A. y = ⅓ (x + 4) (x − 2)

B. y = (x + 4) (x − 2)

C. y = 2 (x + 4) (x − 2)

D. y = -⅓ (x + 4) (x − 2)

E. y = -2 (x + 4) (x − 2)

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