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Hi:) anyone able to explain how to get the quadratic equation into the form

y= a(x-p)(x-q) ? Thank you:)

Hi:) anyone able to explain how to get the quadratic equation into the form y= a(x-example-1
User Joss
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Answer:

Explanation:

User Mike Post
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Answer:

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

p and q are roots,

0 and 10

y = a(x-0)(x-10)

y = ax(x-10)

To find a use (5,5)

5 = a(5)(5-10)

5 = -25a

a = -โ…•

y = -โ…•(x)(x-10)

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