URGENT problem: y=ax(x-180)^(2) (x-250). How would I find the A term when I do not have any points or other information given?

Question

URGENT problem:
`y=ax(x-180)^(2) (x-250)`. How would I find the A term when I do not have any points or other information given?

Answer 1

assume it is 1

Explanation:

If no information is given that would help you define 'a', you may assume it is 1.

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Information about the y-intercept will constitute a given point, and let you compute a value for 'a'. The direction of opening, and/or the end behavior will tell you the sign of 'a', but (alone) is non-specific as to its value. A description of the polynomial as "monic" tells you the value of 'a' is 1.