Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - 3.1 Introduction to the Family of Quadratic Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 3.1 - Exercises and Problems - Page 121: 36

Answer

$y=-\frac{5}{12} x^2-\frac{5}{3} x+5$

Work Step by Step

We know there are zeros at $x=-6$ and $x=2$, so we use the factored form: $$ y=a(x+6)(x-2) $$ We solve for $a$ by substituting $x=0, y=5$,this gives $$ \begin{aligned} 5 & =a(0+6)(0-2) \\ 5 & =-12 a \\ a & =-\frac{5}{12} \end{aligned} $$ Hence $$ \begin{aligned} y & =-\frac{5}{12}(x+6)(x-2) \\ y & =-\frac{5}{12} x^2-\frac{5}{3} x+5 \end{aligned} $$
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