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OpenStudy (anonymous):

help please

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Use the x-intercepts of the graph to find an equation for the function whose graph is shown. (Use your graphing calculator to check and adjust your model, if needed.)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@hartnn

OpenStudy (mathmale):

I'll drop some hints here: The standard equation for a parabola is\[y=ax^2+bx+c\]. Identify the two x-intercepts. Note that at each one, y=0. For example, one x-intercept is (3,0), meaning that when x=3, y=0. Plug this info into the standard equation for a parabola (above). Then hold onto the resulting equation. Do the same for the other horiz. intercept. You will end up with 2 equations in 2 unknowns (a and b). solve this system for a and b.

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