Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions - 4.5 Solving Equations by Factoring - 4.5 Exercises - Page 361: 65

Answer

$y=-x^2+9$

Work Step by Step

The graph shows that the zeros of the function are $-3$ and $3$. This means that the function contains the factors $x+3$ and $x-3$. The parabola opens downward so the function is: $y=-(x+3)(x-3)\\ y=-(x^2-3x+3x-9)\\ y=-(x^2-9)\\ y=-x^2+9$ (The graph does not show point other than its zeros that have integral $y$-value so we have to assume that $a=-1$).
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