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In factored form, y = a (x - p) (x – q) we are able to see what important
point(s)?

User AmmoPT
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y= a(x-p)(x-q)

Answer:

The x-intercepts


y can only be
0, if either
x=p, or
x=q...

so, the parabola must have the points
\left(p,0\right) and
\left(q,0\right)

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