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Write the equation of the

parabola that has x-intercepts of
(1,0) and (5,0) in standard form.

User Jack Zhang
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Answer:

y = x² - 6x +5

Explanation:

(x -1)(x-5) = y

x² - 5x - x + 5 = y

x² - 6x +5 = y

User Carlitux
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