Question

1 point

Below is the graph of y = a(x + 3)(x - 2)(x - 6). The graph contains the point
(1.-40). What is the value of a?

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

Put the given values of x and y in the equation, and solve for "a".

-40 = a(1 +3)(1 -2)(1 -6) = 20a

-40/20 = a = -2

The value of "a" is -2.