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Write an equation for a function whose graph has exactly two x-intercepts, one at x=-6 and the other at x=3.

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The x intercepts on the graph are the points where the curve cut across the y axis. At this points, y = 0

Given that the graph has exactly two x-intercepts, one at x=-6 and the other at x=3, it means that the factors are

(x + 6)(x - 3) = 0

We would multiply each term in the first bracket by each term in the second bracket. We have

x^2 - 3x + 6x - 18

x^2 + 3x - 18 = 0

The equation is

x^2 + 3x - 18 = 0

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