Question

Write the equation of the graph shown below in factored form?

Answer 1

f(x) = (x − 1)2(x + 1)(x − 3)

Explanation:

Look at where the red line crosses/ touches the x-axis. This will give you the zeros.

It crosses at -1, touches at 1, and crosses again at 3

This means the zeros are -1, 1 and 3

Now, you need to have (x+1) (x-3) and (x-1) as factors.

Therefore, the answer is f(x) = (x − 1)2(x + 1)(x − 3).