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What is the equation, in factored form, of the quadratic function shown in the graph? Please help asap!

What is the equation, in factored form, of the quadratic function shown in the graph-example-1
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Answer:


1(x - 2)(x + 3)

Explanation:

from the two x-intercept we can write the function as


a(x - 2)(x - ( - 3) ) = a(x - 2)(x + 3)

we still have one coefficent to determine from the y intercept


a(0 - 2)(0 + 3) = - 6 \\ a( - 2)(3) = - 6 \\ a = 1

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