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Find the equation of the parabola with the given x-intercepts and point on the graph. Use y = a(x-p)(x-q).

1. x-int: (-2,0) , (5,0)
P (3,6)

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Answer:

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Explanation:

a(x-p)(x-q) p = -2 q = 5

a ( x- - 2)(x - 5) sub in the values of the point given (3,6) to calculate 'a'

6 = a (3+2)(3-5)

a = -6 /10 = - 3/5

y = -3/5 (x+2)(x-5)

User Artem Razin
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Answer:


\textsf{Intercept form}: \quad y=-(3)/(5)(x+2)(x-5)


\textsf{Standard form}: \quad y=-(3)/(5)x^2+(9)/(5)x+6

Explanation:


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If the x-intercepts are (-2, 0) and (5, 0) then:

  • p = -2
  • q = 5

Substitute the values of p and q into the formula:


\implies y=a(x-(-2))(x-5)


\implies y=a(x+2)(x-5)

To find a, substitute the given point on the curve P (3, 6) into the equation:


\implies 6=a(3+2)(3-5)


\implies 6=a(5)(-2)


\implies 6=-10a


\implies a=(6)/(-10)


\implies a=-(3)/(5)

Substitute the found value of a into the equation:


\implies y=-(3)/(5)(x+2)(x-5)

Expand to write the equation in standard form:


\implies y=-(3)/(5)(x^2-3x-10)


\implies y=-(3)/(5)x^2+(9)/(5)x+6

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